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HB 1149

relative to abolishing daylight saving time.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Alexander and 1 co-sponsor

New Hampshire bill to eliminate daylight saving time failed committee review with 13-2 vote recommending against passage in 2026.

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 40
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Bill Summary · HB 1149

Legislative bill overview

HB 1149 proposes to abolish daylight saving time in New Hampshire, presumably keeping the state on standard time year-round. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Executive Departments and Administration Committee for review.

Why is this important

Daylight saving time affects sleep patterns, health outcomes, business operations, and interstate commerce. Several states have already opted out of daylight saving time or adopted permanent daylight saving time, creating a patchwork of time zone practices across the country that impacts scheduling, travel, and economic coordination between states.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate coordination issues: Federal law allows states to opt out of daylight saving time and stay on standard time, but permanent daylight saving time requires federal approval. New Hampshire's decision could create coordination challenges with neighboring states and affect commerce and travel.
  • Committee rejection reasoning: The bill received an "Inexpedient to Legislate" recommendation with a 13-2 committee vote against it, suggesting significant legislative skepticism about the proposal's merits or timing, though specific objections aren't detailed here.
  • Daylight availability trade-offs: Abolishing daylight saving time means darker winter mornings but lighter summer evenings; advocates disagree on which schedule better serves public health, safety, and economic activity.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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