Bill > HB1290

This bill proposes to change Maryland's standard time to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) year-round, but the implementation is contingent on a change in federal law (specifically 15 U.S.C. § 260a) that would allow states to observe a permanent daylight saving time. The bill requires the Secretary of State to monitor federal actions regarding this legal change and notify the Department of Legislative Services if the federal law is amended. If the federal law is changed on or before December 31, 2030, Maryland's new time standard will take effect on either the second Sunday in March or the first Sunday in November following the federal change, whichever comes first. If no federal change occurs by the end of 2030, the bill will automatically become null and void. The proposed effective date for the bill, assuming federal approval, is July 1, 2025. This legislation represents an effort to eliminate the biannual time changes and maintain a consistent daylight saving time throughout the year, but it cannot be implemented without federal authorization.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1290?ys=2025RS