A 1703 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes permanent daylight saving time in NJ.

This bill (A 1703) declares New Jersey's intent to adopt permanent daylight saving time *if federal law permits states to do so*. It directly affects all New Jersey residents and businesses by proposing to eliminate the biannual time changes (currently observed from April to November). The bill amends state statutes to prepare for year-round daylight saving time, referencing studies on potential safety benefits like reduced traffic crashes and heart attack risks. However, it does not change current time laws - it only sets the framework for future implementation should Congress authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round. The bill remains pending federal action and is currently in committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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