An Act To Adopt Eastern Standard Time Year-Round

This bill (LD 4) would change Maine's standard time to permanently observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) year-round, replacing the current practice of switching between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and EDT in spring/fall. It requires two conditions to take effect: federal law must permit year-round EDT, and all Eastern Time Zone states plus D.C. must also adopt year-round EDT. The Secretary of State would monitor these conditions and issue public notice when both are met, triggering the time change. The bill does not change Maine's current time immediately but sets the legal framework for a future switch, affecting all residents and operations requiring standardized time (like business hours and public services).