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PA SB1107
Bill
Status
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Costa
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AI Summary
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Renames the Fort Duquesne Bridge on U.S. Route 279 over the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh as the Franco Harris Bridge to honor the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back
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Franco Harris (1950-2022) played 12 seasons with the Steelers, won four Super Bowls, and was named MVP of Super Bowl IX with 158 rushing yards
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Harris's "Immaculate Reception" on December 23, 1972 was declared by the NFL as the number one play in the league's first 100 years
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Harris was recognized for extensive community service including founding Pittsburgh Promise, serving on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (1987-1995), and annual visits to veterans' hospitals every Super Bowl weekend starting in 2002
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Department of Transportation must erect signs displaying the new bridge name in both directions; act takes effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
Designating a bridge, currently identified as the Fort Duquesne Bridge, on that portion of U.S. Route 279 over the Allegheny River, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, as the Franco Harris Bridge.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
12/5/2025