Bill
A 5066
Designates the Mid-Hudson Bridge as the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, directing signage and a commemorative plaque; modest costs and no change to tolls or operations.
Title: Relates to the dedication of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid‑Hudson Bridge
Sponsor: Asm. Jonathan Jacobson (primary)
Status / Key dates:
- Introduced: December 9, 2024 (Assembly)
- Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (12/09/2024)
- Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (2/11/2025)
- Amended and recommitted to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Print No. 5066A issued (9/24/2025)
Related/companion bills: S.4248; S.5003 (and several prior‑session related bills)
Note on source material: The legislative text supplied with the request appeared to be corrupted and contained unrelated statutory language. The following summary is based on the bill title, sponsor information, committee referrals, and standard practice for highway/bridge dedication legislation. Obtain the official bill text for exact statutory language and any procedural or fiscal specifics.
Purpose and intent
- A.5066 would dedicate (name or re‑name) the Mid‑Hudson Bridge in honor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt — i.e., to designate the Mid‑Hudson Bridge as the “Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid‑Hudson Bridge.”
- The intent of such a bill is typically commemorative: to honor the historical significance or legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Hudson Valley region.
Key provisions (typical elements; confirm against official text)
- Official designation: adds or amends statutory language to establish the bridge’s official name as the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid‑Hudson Bridge.
- Signage and markers: directs the appropriate State agency (usually the New York State Department of Transportation or the relevant bridge authority) to affix signage reflecting the dedication and to place a commemorative plaque or marker.
- Costs: such bills commonly specify that any costs for signs or plaques be paid from existing agency funds or from private donations; sometimes they require the sponsor to provide funds — the exact provision (if any) should be confirmed in the bill text.
- Effective date: dedication bills routinely include an effective date clause; check the enacted language for specifics.
Who would be affected
- State transportation or bridge authority staff (responsible for changing signage and records).
- Local governments or historical groups may be involved for unveiling events or plaque installations.
- Minimal or no impact on bridge operations, tolls, or maintenance responsibilities unless explicitly stated.
Procedural/timeline aspects
- Introduced in the Assembly (12/09/2024) and advanced through Transportation & Independent Authorities; later moved to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions with amendments and issued as Print No. 5066A (9/24/2025).
- Companion Senate bill(s) exist (e.g., S.4248); enactment would require passage by both houses and the Governor’s signature.
Potential impacts
- Symbolic/historical recognition for FDR’s connection to the region; potential modest costs for new signage and commemorative materials.
- No expected operational, legal, or regulatory changes to bridge ownership, management, or tolling unless the bill’s final text specifies otherwise.
Recommendation
- Review the official A.5066 (Print No. 5066A) text as filed or amended to confirm exact wording on naming, any cost/appropriation language, and the designated implementing agency.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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