relative to changing to Atlantic Standard Time.

This bill proposes changing New Hampshire's official time zone from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, effectively making daylight saving time permanent for the state. To implement this change, the legislation requires approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, as federal law mandates that time zone changes must be adopted by a majority of neighboring states. The bill also establishes an Interstate Commission on Atlantic Standard Time to coordinate policy and collect data among member states before any final transition occurs. Although the text includes findings supporting the move based on a 2017 commission report, the bill was not recommended for future legislation after an interim study in 2024.