Bill > H12

This bill proposes that North Carolina permanently observe standard time year-round, without switching to daylight saving time. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 81A of the state's General Statutes by adding a new article that mandates the state and all its political subdivisions follow standard time continuously, in accordance with the Uniform Time Act of 1966. The legislation references a federal statute (15 U.S.C. §§ 260-267) which allows states to opt out of daylight saving time, and North Carolina would use this provision to stay on standard time throughout the entire year. The bill is set to take effect on March 8, 2026, which would end the current practice of changing clocks twice annually. This change would mean that North Carolina would no longer "spring forward" or "fall back" and would maintain a consistent time zone alignment year-round.

Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H12