Establishes permanent standard time in NJ.

New Jersey's S 293 would end the state's biannual time changes by permanently observing Eastern Standard Time (EST) year-round, eliminating daylight saving time. The bill directly affects all residents and businesses in New Jersey, which currently switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) from March to November. It cites studies linking time changes to economic losses, increased health risks (heart issues, sleep disruption), and higher accident rates, while noting permanent standard time aligns better with natural sleep patterns. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's recommendation to end seasonal time changes is referenced as supporting the policy shift.