Bill > A01741

This bill establishes a temporary state commission tasked with renaming projects, infrastructure, facilities, and sites within New York that are currently named after or reference Robert Moses. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker, with representation from local officials, civic leaders, and park officials. The commission is authorized to conduct public and private hearings, consult with community leaders, and undertake studies and surveys related to renaming these locations. Members must be appointed within six months of the act's effective date, and the commission will have the power to request assistance and data from state departments and agencies. Within six months of its full appointment, the commission must submit name recommendations to the commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the senate president, and the assembly speaker. Once recommendations are approved, the commissioner will take steps to implement the renamings, potentially working with other state departments. The act will expire once all Robert Moses-related names have been changed, with the commissioner required to notify the legislative bill drafting commission upon completion of the renaming process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1741