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S 9729

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Donald Roy McAnn

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Cooney

Designates a ceremonial memorial for Donald Roy McAnn on Latta Road (State Route 941-A) in Greece, with signs installed, but does not change the highway’s official name.

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Bill Summary · S 9729

Summary of Bill S. 9729-A (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

  • Designates a specific portion of the state highway system as a memorial highway in honor of Donald Roy McAnn.
  • The bill frames the designation as ceremonial and does not change the official legal name of the affected route.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 345-e adds a new section to the Highway Law establishing the dedication:
    • The dedicated segment is “state route 941-A” in the town of Greece, Monroe County.
    • Common street name: Latta Road.
    • The designation covers Latta Road from its intersection with Dewey Avenue to its intersection with Fairway Drive.
    • The segment is to be dedicated to Donald Roy McAnn.
  • Section 345-e also specifies:
    • The New York State Department of Transportation (the commissioner) must install and maintain adequate signage for the dedication.
    • The signage must state “Highway Dedicated to Donald Roy McAnn.”
    • The dedication is ceremonial in nature; the official name of the highway shall not be changed as a result of this act to avoid confusion or disruption of commerce.
  • Section 3 provides that the act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who or what would be affected

  • The portion of the state highway system identified as Latta Road (State Route 941-A) in Greece, Monroe County.
  • Signage along Latta Road to reflect the ceremonial dedication, without altering the legal designation of the highway.
  • The general public and local users of Latta Road, given a ceremonial recognition on a stretch of road without operational changes to naming or governance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in April 2026 and moving through the standard New York Legislature process:
    • Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
    • Passed both houses (Senate and Assembly) in June 2026.
    • Signed into law (or otherwise enacted) with immediate effect upon enactment.
  • The act explicitly states the dedication is ceremonial and signage should avoid causing confusion or commerce disruption.

Additional notes

  • Sponsor: Sen. Jeremy Cooney (co-sponsor listed).
  • The bill amends the Highway Law by adding Section 345-e to authorize the dedication.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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