New JerseyNew Jersey would keep daylight saving time year-round after federal approval
If enacted, New Jersey would switch to year-round daylight saving time on the first Sunday in November following federal authorization taking effect.
What it does
New Jersey would stop changing clocks twice a year and keep daylight saving time year-round, starting the first Sunday in November following federal authorization taking effect.
Argument forEnding twice-yearly clock changes could help New Jersey residents avoid disruptions to sleep and daily schedules.
Argument againstKeeping clocks one hour ahead in winter could mean darker mornings for people traveling to school or work.
More detail
New Jersey would observe Eastern Daylight Time year-round. The time rule would apply throughout New Jersey, with clocks set four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time, the global time reference. The federal government must first authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round. The year-round clock setting would begin on the first Sunday in November following the effective date of federal authorization.
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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
- Oct 15Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingLatest
- Feb 2Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation CommitteeIntroduced
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