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This bill establishes a temporary nine-member commission tasked with renaming the Robert Moses State Park to better reflect the history of Long Island. The commission will be composed of members appointed by various state and local leaders, including the commissioner of parks, senate and assembly leaders, the Suffolk county executive, and the governor. Commission members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The commission is authorized to conduct studies, hold hearings, and request data from state agencies to help them choose an appropriate new name. Within six months of all members being appointed, the commission must submit name recommendations to key state officials, including the parks commissioner, who will then take steps to implement the renaming. The act will take effect immediately and will automatically expire once the park is renamed, with the parks commissioner required to notify the legislative bill drafting commission upon completion of the renaming process. The bill appears to be a response to growing awareness about Robert Moses's controversial legacy of urban planning and potential racial discrimination in infrastructure development.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4607