Bill > S06109

This bill establishes the Women's Rights History Trail in New York, a comprehensive program designed to commemorate and educate the public about the state's significant role in the women's rights movement. The trail will feature a series of historically and thematically linked properties and sites, including locations associated with prominent women's rights activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. The bill recognizes the women's rights movement as a crucial part of United States history, highlighting New York's pivotal contributions, such as the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in 1848 and the efforts leading to women's suffrage. The New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner will be responsible for developing the trail, identifying relevant sites, producing educational materials, creating vacation itineraries, and potentially developing a trail passport to encourage tourism and public engagement. The trail will include over 20 specific sites, ranging from museums and historic homes to churches and colleges, with the goals of promoting education, raising awareness about women's rights, and attracting visitors to the state by showcasing its rich history of social activism.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6109