New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07425

Introduced
4/16/25  

Caption

Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.

Impact

This legislative action has implications for state laws governing the naming of public parks and monuments and could set a precedent for future name changes of state parks that reference controversial public figures. If the legal review affirms the ability to rename the park, it may open discussions around the naming conventions and the qualifications for individuals whose names are commemorated in state parks. Moreover, it reflects an evolving perspective on how public resources embody cultural values and community sentiment.

Summary

Bill S07425 introduces a directive for the commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to conduct a legal review concerning the potential re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, located in Putnam and Westchester counties. The bill aims to examine whether there exists legal authority to change the current name of the park and provides a timeline of one year for the findings to be reported to various state leaders, including the governor and legislative leaders.

Contention

The topic of renaming public spaces linked to controversial figures is often contentious. In this case, supporters of the bill may argue for the renaming on the grounds of distancing the state from polarizing legacies, while opponents might view it as an unnecessary political action that erases historical context. Discussions surrounding the bill may highlight broader societal debates regarding memory, representation, and the impact of political figures on public spaces.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S10137

Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.

NY S09301

Establishes the New York state park police under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation.

NY A10417

Establishes the New York state park police under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation.

NY A08782

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the department of economic development, to conduct a feasibility study and report on the potential reestablishment of the empire state games.

NY S08400

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the department of economic development, to conduct a feasibility study and report on the potential reestablishment of the empire state summer games.

NY A09517

Provides that an operational safety plan developed by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall require that any employee check in with the incident commander or safety officer for incident specific procedures prior to taking any action at the incident location; provides that when deployment occurs in coordination with one or more other entities, and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation is not the lead response agency, the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that employees are provided with the incident specific operational safety plan developed by the lead agency and/or incident commander.

NY S08767

Provides that an operational safety plan developed by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall require that any employee check in with the incident commander or safety officer for incident specific procedures prior to taking any action at the incident location; provides that when deployment occurs in coordination with one or more other entities, and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation is not the lead response agency, the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that employees are provided with the incident specific operational safety plan developed by the lead agency and/or incident commander.

NY A11052

Gives state residents reservation preference for state parks and recreational facilities.

NY A06141

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to fund and conduct the empire state games on an annual basis.

NY A06639

Provides that employees of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation who engage in tree maintenance must first obtain an appropriate sawyer certification through the United States forest service national crosscut and chainsaw program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.