New York A 5173: Relates to funding for highway construction and improvements in western New York

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A05173 Summary:

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Directs the department of environmental conservation and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a three year hiking trail safety pilot program.

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02/12/2025referred to environmental conservation

01/07/2026referred to environmental conservation

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
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 5173

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN ASSEMBLY

 February 12, 2025
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 Introduced by M. of A. TAGUE, SMULLEN -- read once and referred to the
 Committee on Environmental Conservation

 AN ACT to direct the department of environmental conservation and the
 office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a
 hiking trail safety pilot program; and providing for the repeal of
 such provisions upon expiration thereof

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. The department of environmental conservation and the office
 2 of parks, recreation and historic preservation are hereby authorized and
 3 directed to establish a hiking trail safety pilot program. Such program
 4 shall:
 5 a. increase warnings about the potential hazards of hiking and trail
 6 use (i) at trailheads throughout the pilot program area, and (ii) on any
 7 new trail maps subject to such pilot program;
 8 b. increase warnings at scenic overlooks throughout the pilot program
 9 area that may present a risk of a fall;
 10 c. develop better information for hikers regarding wildlife encounters
 11 and proper preparation for hiking, including, but not limited to, proper
 12 footwear and attire, how much water to bring, requisite navigation
 13 skills and leave no trace principles;
 14 d. develop safety markers and a notification system similar to those
 15 used at ski resorts within the state; and
 16 e. be implemented by June 1, 2026.
 17 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire three
 18 years after such date when upon such date the provisions of this act
 19 shall be deemed repealed.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD08612-01-5

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