![]() However, the reality is that states currently don’t have the authority to make that call for themselves.ĭaylight saving time is mandated by federal law under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, so it takes an act of Congress to allow states to adopt it permanently. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law on May 13. Alabama daylight saving time bill signed into law by Kay Ivey May 13Īfter years of attempts, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently adopt daylight saving time on May 7, after the state Senate passed the same measure on April 20. More: Daylight saving time is 'not helpful' and has 'no upsides,' experts say. The short answer is: Yes, you still need to change your clocks back. ![]() But it also comes with health consequences from upending our schedules.īut wait – didn’t Alabama pass a law to cancel the time change? Are we still changing our clocks back the first Sunday in November or not? Department of Transportation says Daylight Saving Time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime. ![]() ![]() Twice a year, we grudgingly change our clocks and wonder why we’re still making this change in 2021. 7, prompting everyone who wants to be on time to turn their manual clocks back an hour – and often, check the batteries in smoke detectors, while they’re at it. It’s that time of year again – daylight saving time ends on Nov. Watch Video: Daylight saving time ends: Get ready to 'fall back'
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