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S 7380

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Major Andrew D. Byers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan

Designates a section of New York state highways in memory of Major Andrew D. Byers, with honorary signage installed by NYSDOT; no traffic or regulatory changes.

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Bill Summary · S 7380

Summary — S.7380 (Signed, Chapter 399 of 2025)

Title: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Major Andrew D. Byers
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan
Status: Signed by Governor (Chap. 399) — 2025-09-10

Purpose / Intent

S.7380 creates an honorary, commemorative designation of a section of the New York State highway system in memory of Major Andrew D. Byers. The measure is symbolic — intended to recognize and honor Major Byers’s service and to provide a permanent public memorial through roadway signage.

Key provisions

  • Directs the appropriate state agency (typically the New York State Department of Transportation) to designate a specified portion of the state highway system in the name of Major Andrew D. Byers.
  • Requires the placement of signage along the designated portion identifying the roadway with the honorary name.
  • Assigns responsibility for installation and maintenance of the signage to the responsible state transportation agency (standard for such designations).
  • Does not alter traffic laws, roadway ownership, maintenance standards, or official route numbers; the designation is honorary only.

Note: The bill text provided here did not include the exact highway segment or municipality being designated. Consult the enacted chapter or bill text for the precise location and any specific language about sign design or funding.

Who is affected

  • Local community and family of Major Andrew D. Byers (symbolic recognition).
  • New York State Department of Transportation (responsible for sign installation and upkeep).
  • Motorists/public: limited impact — recognition only, no regulatory or operational change to the roadway.

Fiscal and practical impact

  • Signage and installation typically have a small, one-time cost and minimal ongoing maintenance costs. Such costs are normally absorbed within NYSDOT’s sign program or paid by a private sponsor if the law so provides; the enacted chapter should be checked for any funding clauses.
  • No expected effect on traffic operations, safety standards, or property rights.

Legislative timeline (selected)

  • Introduced in Senate: 2025-04-11 (referred to Transportation)
  • Amended / printed as S.7380A / recommitted: April–May 2025
  • Passed Senate: 2025-06-11
  • Passed Assembly (substituted for A.7888A): 2025-06-13
  • Delivered to Governor: 2025-09-05
  • Signed into law (Chapter 399): 2025-09-10

Related legislation

  • Assembly companion: A.7888 (and amendments/substitutions reflected during floor action)

For the exact designated roadway segment, sign wording, and any funding provisions, consult the enrolled bill or Chapter 399 of the Laws of 2025.

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

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