This weekend’s clock change could be the last if the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 becomes law. The bill, backed by President Trump and several lawmakers, would make daylight-saving time permanent, eliminating the need to adjust clocks twice a year.
If passed, Central New Yorkers would no longer set clocks back an hour in the fall, leading to darker mornings in the winter. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes the change, advocating for year-round standard time due to potential health benefits.
Meanwhile, New York State is conducting its own study on the impacts of opting out of daylight-saving time, with a report expected by April 2026.
