New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York S8861: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt
Status: Signed into law, July 31, 2026
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the town of Petersburg, county of Rensselaer, to Robert Bornt.
What the bill says
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt.
From the amended text, January 21, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt 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 345-e to read as follows: § 345-E. PORTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM TO BE DEDICATED TO ROBERT BORNT. THE BRIDGE LOCATED ON STATE ROUTE TWO, DESIGNATED AS BRIDGE NUMBER 1000250, WHICH CROSSES OVER STATE ROUTE TWENTY-TWO IN THE TOWN OF PETERSBURG, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, SHALL BE DEDICATED TO ROBERT BORNT. § 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 "Bridge Dedicated to Robert Bornt". 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 bridge 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 in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13334-10-6
Sponsors
- Jacob Ashby (R, 43) · primary sponsor
- Peter Oberacker (R, 51)
- Robert Rolison (R, 39)
Latest actions
- : SIGNED CHAP.196
- : DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- : RETURNED TO SENATE
- : PASSED ASSEMBLY
- : ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.568
- : SUBSTITUTED FOR A8805A
- : REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- : DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- : PASSED SENATE
- : ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Votes
- FLOOR Vote (May 13, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Transportation Committee: COMMITTEE Vote (February 4, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Transportation Committee (February 4, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Highway Law
Common questions
- What is S8861?
- S8861 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt.
- What does S8861 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt.
- What is the status of S8861?
- Signed into law as of July 31, 2026. Latest action: SIGNED CHAP.196 (July 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored S8861?
- Jacob Ashby (R, 43), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S8861?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8861
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.