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
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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