This bill proposes the abolition of daylight saving time in New Hampshire, contingent upon the enactment of similar legislation by Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Maine. The current law, which mandates the advancement of time by one hour in March and the reversion back in November, will be amended to eliminate these provisions. Specifically, the language stating that the standard time shall be advanced and retarded during these periods will be removed, establishing that the state will adhere to Eastern Standard Time year-round once the necessary certifications from the neighboring states are received.

The bill outlines that the change will take effect on January 1 of the year following the certification by the New Hampshire Secretary of State, confirming that the other states have enacted a permanent year-round Eastern Standard Time. The remainder of the bill will take effect immediately upon passage. This legislative change aims to align New Hampshire's timekeeping practices with those of its neighboring states, promoting consistency and potentially reducing confusion related to time changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21:36
HB1149 text: 21:36