Bill > HF1944

This bill amends Minnesota's state law regarding time standards, specifically eliminating references to "advanced standard time" and establishing that the state will recognize only federal standard time year-round starting in 2025. The bill modifies section 645.071 of Minnesota Statutes to mandate that all state departments, counties, cities, and towns must use federal standard time exclusively, removing previous language that allowed for advanced standard time. The legislation is designed to take effect when advanced standard time transitions to standard time in 2025, as determined by federal law, and will automatically expire if a federal law is enacted that allows states to permanently adopt advanced standard time. In practical terms, this means Minnesota will stop observing daylight saving time changes and remain on standard time throughout the year, aligning with a growing national conversation about the potential health and economic benefits of eliminating biannual time shifts.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1944&ssn=0&y=2025