Bill > HB1259

This bill proposes that North Dakota will permanently observe daylight saving time (DST) as its standard time throughout the year, which means clocks would not "fall back" in autumn or "spring forward" in spring. The bill creates a new section in the state's legal code mandating year-round DST for the entire state and all its political subdivisions. It also repeals an existing section of law related to time observance. Critically, the bill includes a contingent effective date, meaning it will only go into effect if three specific conditions are met: (1) the United States Congress amends federal law to authorize states to observe DST year-round, (2) Minnesota adopts year-round DST, (3) Montana adopts year-round DST, and (4) South Dakota adopts year-round DST. This approach ensures that North Dakota will not unilaterally change its time observance but will do so in coordination with neighboring states, potentially reducing confusion and disruption for residents and businesses near state borders.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1259.html