New JerseyNew Jersey would use daylight saving time year-round with federal permission
If the bill becomes law and federal rules allow it, New Jersey residents and businesses would use Eastern Daylight Time throughout the year.
What it does
If the bill becomes law and federal rules allow year-round daylight saving time, New Jersey would use Eastern Daylight Time all year. The time rule would start on the first Sunday in November after federal permission takes effect.
Argument forIf the bill becomes law and federal rules allow it, the year-round clock could leave residents with more light for winter evening travel.
Argument againstIf the bill becomes law and federal rules allow it, the year-round clock could leave residents with less light for winter morning travel.
More detail
New Jersey would use Eastern Daylight Time year-round if federal rules allow it. The time rule would apply statewide whenever a time is named in New Jersey. Federal rules must first allow states to use daylight saving time year-round. The statewide time rule would take effect on the first Sunday in November after federal permission takes effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeIntroduced
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