New Jersey A1703 would establish permanent daylight saving time in the state if federal law allows it.

New Jersey A1703 would require the state to observe daylight saving time year-round if the federal government authorizes states to do so. Currently, federal law prohibits states from observing daylight saving time permanently. The bill cites studies suggesting that permanent daylight saving time could reduce pedestrian and motor vehicle fatalities, crashes, and heart attacks. The change would take effect immediately upon federal authorization, with other provisions taking effect on the first Sunday in November following federal authorization.

New Jersey A1703 would establish permanent daylight saving time in the state if federal law allows it.

New Jersey A1703 would require the state to observe daylight saving time year-round if the federal government authorizes states to do so. Currently, federal law prohibits states from observing daylight saving time permanently. The bill cites studies suggesting that permanent daylight saving time could reduce pedestrian and motor vehicle fatalities, crashes, and heart attacks. The change would take effect immediately upon federal authorization, with other provisions taking effect on the first Sunday in November following federal authorization.