Nevada’s ‘Lock the Clock’ Bill Falls Short: Daylight Saving Time Continues

Nevada’s attempt to end the biannual clock change has stalled. Assembly Bill 81, known as the “Lock the Clock Act,” aimed to keep the state on Pacific Standard Time year-round, eliminating the need to “spring forward” and “fall back.” Despite passing the Assembly with a bipartisan 27-15 vote on April 17, the bill failed to receive a hearing in the Senate and missed the committee deadline on May 17, effectively halting its progress this session .

The proposal, sponsored by Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch, sought to exempt Nevada from daylight saving time, aligning it with Arizona and Hawaii, the only states currently observing standard time year-round. Supporters argued that the time change disrupts sleep patterns and increases health risks, including heart attacks and traffic accidents. However, concerns were raised about the potential confusion and economic impact of being out of sync with neighboring states that continue to observe daylight saving time .

As a result, Nevadans will continue to adjust their clocks twice a year, at least for the foreseeable future.