Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C-Norwich) joined his colleagues from both the Senate and Assembly for a bipartisan press conference calling for passage of the “Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law” (A.3983), introduced by Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks)This legislation is named in honor of Smullen’s late son who tragically passed away on March 6, 2024, in Albany at the age of 14 after being hit by a car on Feb. 22, 2024. Smullen and Angelino believe this legislation will allow families to purchase a sign to memorialize a victim as a way to remind others of the dangers of distracted, reckless or impaired driving.

“I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law.This will allow friends and family to purchase road signs to honor their loved ones. There will also be the option to put a message on the sign to remind folks to drive safely and sober and to help prevent future tragedies. I will also support any piece of legislation that will help improve public safety, and this will do just that,” said Angelino.