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A 11076

Dedicates a portion of the state bridge system to Detective Stephen J. Mullen

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Durso and 2 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonially dedicates the State Route 110 Bridge over NY 27 in Suffolk County to Detective Stephen J. Mullen, with signage, but does not change its official name.

SUBSTITUTED BY S9949A
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Bill Summary · A 11076

Purpose and intent

  • The bill dedicates a specific portion of New York’s state highway system to Detective Stephen J. Mullen. The dedication is ceremonial in nature and does not alter the official name of the bridge or change its legal designation, but it creates a commemorative acknowledgment.

Key provisions

  • Section 345-e adds a new section to the Highway Law establishing the dedication.
    • The dedicated portion: All that portion of the state highway system constituting State Route 110 Bridge over NY Route 27, in Suffolk County near mile marker 11007011011, shall be dedicated to Detective Stephen J. Mullen.
  • Signage and maintenance:
    • The Commissioner of Transportation must provide and maintain adequate signing for the dedication.
    • Signage must state: “Bridge Dedicated to Detective Stephen J Mullen.”
  • Ceremonial nature and naming:
    • The dedication is ceremonial; the official name of the bridge would not be changed as a result of this act.
  • Effective date:
    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who or what is affected

  • Physical infrastructure: The bridge on State Route 110 over NY Route 27 in Suffolk County near the specified mile marker.
  • Signage: Installation and ongoing maintenance of ceremonial signs recognizing the dedication.
  • Administrative: The New York State Department of Transportation would implement and maintain the signing, ensuring no disruption to commerce.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: April 24, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.
  • Action history:
    • May 29, 2026: Amended and recommitted to Transportation; numbered 11076A.
  • Immediate effect: The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsors include Nily Rozic, Kwani O’Pharrow, and Michael Durso.
  • The bill emphasizes ceremonial recognition while explicitly avoiding changes that would affect commerce or the official statutory naming of the bridge.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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