Senate Bill No. 182, introduced by Senator Womack and Representative Riser, designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Memorial Highway." The bill outlines the specific section of the highway to be designated, which begins at the northern city limit of Winnsboro and ends at the southern city limit of the same city.
Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain appropriate signage for this designation. However, the installation of these signs is contingent upon the receipt of local or private funds that cover the department's actual costs for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation, with a maximum expenditure of $2,250 per sign. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.