The bill H. 3325 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new article that establishes Eastern Standard Time as permanently advanced by one hour, effective from 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of March 2025. This change means that South Carolina will no longer observe Daylight Saving Time, and the new time will remain in effect without further adjustments under state or federal law. The bill also includes provisions for the South Carolina Attorney General to request a waiver from the federal Secretary of Transportation to allow this change to take effect.

Additionally, the bill acknowledges that while states are generally preempted from altering time contrary to federal law, South Carolina is entitled to make this change due to its geographical position within a single time zone. If the waiver request is denied, the provisions of the bill will become null and void ten days after the Attorney General notifies the Secretary of State of the denial. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.