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A 11130

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to William E. Peterson

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown

Dedicates a defined northbound segment of State Route 231 in Babylon, NY, to William E. Peterson with ceremonial signage, not changing the highway’s official name or operations.

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Bill Summary · A 11130

Summary: Bill A.11130 (2025-2026) – Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to William E. Peterson

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes to dedicate a specific portion of New York’s state highway system to William E. Peterson.
  • It establishes a ceremonial dedication without altering the official name of the highway or disrupting commerce.

Key provisions

  1. New dedication section added

    • Adds a new section 345-e to the Highway Law.
    • Designates a defined segment of the state highway system: the northbound lanes of State Route 231 between Long Island Avenue and Lake Avenue in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, as dedicated to William E. Peterson.

  2. Signage and ceremonial designation

    • The Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing for the dedication.
    • Signs must state: “Highway Dedicated to William E. Peterson.”
    • The act emphasizes that the dedication is ceremonial in nature and does not change the official name of the highway or otherwise disrupt commerce.

  3. Effective date

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Affected parties

  • State: New York Department of Transportation (signing and maintenance responsibilities).
  • Local area: Residents and travelers using the northbound lanes of State Route 231 between Long Island Avenue and Lake Avenue, Babylon, Suffolk County.
  • William E. Peterson: The individual honored by the ceremonial dedication.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: April 24, 2026.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment (no delayed effective date).

Notes on impact

  • The dedication is primarily symbolic, intended to honor William E. Peterson.
  • There is an explicit caution to avoid confusion or disruption of commerce; the ceremonial labeling is not intended to affect the highway’s official designation or operational use.
  • No changes are proposed to the highway’s legal name or to routing, funding, or maintenance beyond signage implementation.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to typical symbolic highway dedications and potential administrative steps the DOT might undertake to implement the signage.

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

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