New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York S40: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs
Status: Signed into law, July 31, 2026
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs.
What the bill says
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs.
From the amended text, May 8, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-s to read as follows: § 344-S. PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM TO BE DEDICATED TO WAR DOGS. ALL THAT PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTITUTING STATE ROUTE 28 IN THE VILLAGE OF HERKIMER, COUNTY OF HERKIMER, BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CANAL ACCESS ROAD, CONTINUING IN A GENERALLY NORTHERLY DIRECTION, AND TERMINATING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE ROUTE 5, SHALL BE DEDICATED TO WAR DOGS. § 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system as dedicated pursuant to section one of this act, provided that such signing shall state "Highway Dedicated to War Dogs". However, to avoid confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the dedication called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such highway shall not be changed as a result of this act. § 3. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter …
Sponsors
- Mark Walczyk (R, 49) · primary sponsor
- Jamaal Bailey (D, 36)
- Leroy Comrie (D, 14)
- Joseph Griffo (R, 53)
- James Skoufis (D, 42)
Latest actions
- : SIGNED CHAP.193
- : DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- : RETURNED TO SENATE
- : PASSED ASSEMBLY
- : ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.620
- : SUBSTITUTED FOR A11290
- : REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- : DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- : PASSED SENATE
- : ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1605
Votes
- FLOOR Vote (June 3, 2026): 61 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Highway Law
Common questions
- What is S40?
- S40 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs.
- What does S40 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs.
- What is the status of S40?
- Signed into law as of July 31, 2026. Latest action: SIGNED CHAP.193 (July 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored S40?
- Mark Walczyk (R, 49), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S40?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S40
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