A1703

New Jersey A1703 establishes permanent daylight saving time in the state, aligning with Eastern Daylight Time year-round.

New Jersey A1703 proposes that the state permanently observe daylight saving time, remaining on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) throughout the year. This bill is contingent upon federal authorization for states to adopt year-round daylight saving time. The legislation cites studies indicating that permanent daylight saving time could reduce heart attacks, pedestrian fatalities, and motor vehicle crashes. The bill would take effect immediately upon federal authorization, aligning New Jersey's time with the eight months of daylight saving time residents have become accustomed to.