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A 7871

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Jack Barletta

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Maher

Designates a portion of New York State highways in honor of Jack Barletta; NYSDOT to install/maintain commemorative signs - ceremonial only, no route changes.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7699B
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Bill Summary · A 7871

Bill Summary: A.7871 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Jack Barletta

Purpose / Intent

A.7871 is an honorary designation bill whose stated purpose (from the bill title) is to dedicate a portion of the New York State highway system in the name of Jack Barletta. Such bills are generally intended to recognize an individual's service or contributions by assigning a commemorative name to a particular stretch of state highway.

Key provisions (based on available information)

  • Designates a portion of the state highway system in honor of “Jack Barletta.”
  • Authorizes the installation of commemorative signage identifying the dedicated portion (standard practice for similar bills).
  • Delegates responsibility to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to place and maintain the signage, subject to NYSDOT rules and funding availability (typical implementation language).
  • Does not typically change official route numbers, addresses, or legal descriptions of the highway — it is a ceremonial designation.

Note: The full bill text was not provided in the materials received. The above provisions reflect the title and common elements used in similar highway dedication bills. For definitive language (exact highway segment, sign wording, cost allocation, effective date), consult the text of the Senate substitute S.7699B or the bill file.

Who would be affected

  • NYSDOT: administrative responsibility to fabricate, install, and maintain signs (or to coordinate with local authorities).
  • Local municipalities along the designated highway segment: notification and possible coordination for sign placement.
  • General public and motorists: visible commemorative signage; no change to traffic regulations or property addresses.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • Typically a minimal, one-time cost to produce and install signs and minor ongoing maintenance costs. Such costs are often borne by NYSDOT or covered by private donations or legislative signage accounts. No substantive operational impact on transportation services is expected.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the Assembly: April 11, 2025.
  • Printed as A.7871A, A.7871B, A.7871C following amendments and re‑commitments to Transportation (April–May 2025).
  • Referred to Ways and Means (reference changed June 13, 2025).
  • Reported and referred to Rules; ordered to third reading (June 16, 2025).
  • Substituted by S.7699B on June 16, 2025 (Senate companion and legislative vehicle).

Notes / Next steps

  • Because A.7871 was substituted by S.7699B, review S.7699B for final text and any differences in the designated segment, sign language, or funding provisions.
  • For exact implementation details (location, sign design, funding), check the enacted text (if passed) or contact the bill sponsor or NYSDOT.

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

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