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A 6252

Designates State Highway Route 10 as "American Legion Memorial Highway."

2024-2025 Regular Session

Designate State Highway Route 10 as the American Legion Memorial Highway to honor veterans, with commemorative signs along the route.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 6252

Summary of Assembly Bill A 6252 – “American Legion Memorial Highway” designation

Overview and purpose

  • Purpose: Designate State Highway Route 10 as the “American Legion Memorial Highway.”
  • Subject/scope: A naming designation for a segment of a state highway; focuses on memorialization rather than changes to traffic rules or construction.

What the bill would do (key provisions)

  • Official designation: Route 10 (State Highway Route 10) would be officially named the “American Legion Memorial Highway.”
  • Signage and recognition: The designation typically would involve placement and maintenance of commemorative signs along the route, in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures (note: the bill text provided does not detail sign specifications or funding commitments; such provisions are often addressed in the bill’s text or the DOT’s implementing regulations).

Who would be affected

  • State and local government: The designation primarily affects state branding and signaling on Route 10 and may involve DOT actions to install or maintain signs.
  • General public and Route 10 users: Motorists traveling on Route 10 would encounter the commemorative designation and signage.
  • American Legion and veterans community: The designation memorializes American Legion service and veterans, recognizing their contributions at a statewide level.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Initial actions: Listed as referred to “Energy” on February 27, 2025 (duplicate entry appears in the record).
  • Subsequent action: On December 11, 2025, the bill is noted as introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
  • Committees: Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (and, in the record, earlier to Energy, indicating a potential committee assignment or clerical note to be resolved in the official bill text).

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Michael Durso.
  • Co-sponsors: Brian Manktelow, Joe DeStefano, David McDonough, Joe Angelino.
  • Related/companion bills:
    • A 10700 (prior-session)
    • S 1167 (companion)
    • S 4768 (companion)

Potential impacts and implementation considerations

  • Signage and ceremonial aspects: The designation commonly leads to the erection of commemorative signs along Route 10 and may require DOT coordination for maintenance and replacements.
  • Budgetary implications: The record does not specify funding; any signage, maintenance, or administrative costs would typically be addressed in the bill text or subsequent budget/appropriations actions.
  • Timeframe: As a memorial designation, enactment would depend on passage by the Legislature and signature by the Governor, followed by any DOT implementation steps.

Bottom line

A 6252 would officially rename State Highway Route 10 as the “American Legion Memorial Highway” to honor the American Legion and veterans. The measure has a standard legislative path through Assembly committees and has multiple sponsors and companion bills, signaling broader advocacy and potential cross-bill alignment. Further bill text would clarify any cost, signage specifics, and effective date.

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

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