Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Designates a NY state highway segment as the Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway, with DOT signage to honor the doctor and recognize communities along the route.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Overview

Bill A 4287 would designate a portion of the New York state highway system as the "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway." Introduced on February 4, 2025, the measure is currently in the Referrals stage, with the Assembly sponsor identified as Brian Cunningham (primary). A related bill from a prior session is A 10104, indicating ongoing interest in memorializing Dr. John Flateau through highway nomenclature.

What the bill would do

Official designation: The bill designates a segment of the state highway system as the Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway.

Memorial purpose: The designation serves as a commemorative honor for Dr. John Flateau. The language and scope of the designation imply a naming/would-be-signage recognition, consistent with similar memorial designations.

Key provisions (as implied by the title)

Segment designation: A portion of a state highway would be named the Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway. The specific route, mileposts, or segment would typically be identified in the bill text or via implementation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) following enactment.

Implementation expectations: While not detailed in the summary, memorial designations commonly involve the placement of highway signs and coordination with DOT for signage standards and any related administrative steps. The exact provisions would be clarified in the enacted bill and implementing regulations.

Who would be affected

State highway system: The designation affects the naming/branding of a specific highway segment.

Department of Transportation: Likely responsible for identifying the designated segment and installing or updating signage.

Local communities along the designated route: May experience signage changes and public recognition of the memorial designation.

Dr. John Flateau’s family and supporters: Benefit from the commemorative designation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Referred to Transportation (as of the latest action on February 4, 2025).

Next steps: The bill would require consideration and passage by the Transportation Committee, followed by floor votes in the Assembly and Senate, and ultimately signature by the governor to become law. The presence of a prior-session related bill (A 10104) suggests renewed legislative interest but no enacted designation yet.

Sponsor and related legislation

Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham.

Related bill: A 10104 (from a prior session), indicating a continuing effort to memorialize Dr. John Flateau via highway designation.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s title and listed actions; the full text would specify the exact segment, signage requirements, and any additional conditions.

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