Earlier this morning, Hoosiers set their clocks forward one hour — but it could be the last time — maybe.
Indiana Senator Tyler Johnson introduced a bill in January to end daylight saving time. If passed, Senate Bill 244 would take effect on July 1st, 2025. After this coming November’s fallback, Indiana would stay on standard time year-round, according to bill as it stands.
Supporters say this change would improve health by aligning with the human body’s natural circadian rhythm. Studies have shown as increase in traffic accidents after time changes, for example. Opponents argue losing evening daylight is a detriment to outdoor activities and leisure.
Going in the opposite direction of Indiana, the U.S. Congress has previously tried to make daylight saving time permanent, but hasn’t succeeded. In fact, earlier this year, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 was introduced.
The creation of Daylight Savings Time is often mis-credited to Benjamin Franklin, but it is thought George Vernon Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, was actually the first to propose the idea in about 1895 when artificial electric lighting was still in its infancy.
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Hopefully the bill passes. No more DST!