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NY S09057

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

April Baskin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Dedicates portions of state and county highways across multiple New York counties to the "Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway"
  • Creates a continuous route spanning from Auburn (Cayuga County) through Seneca, Ontario, Wayne, Niagara, and Erie counties, terminating in Niagara Falls
  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain signs reading "Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway" along the designated route
  • Specifies the dedication is ceremonial in nature and does not officially change the highway names to avoid disruption of commerce
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Dedicates a portion of the state and county highway system to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/28/2026

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