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S 7189

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Police Officer Frederick G. Maley

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

Designates a section of New York's highway system in memory of Port Authority Police Officer Frederick G. Maley; a ceremonial memorial affecting signage and maps, not funding.

PRINT NUMBER 7189B
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Bill Summary · S 7189

Summary of Bill S 7189

Overview

Bill S 7189 would dedicate a portion of New York State’s highway system to Port Authority Police Officer Frederick G. Maley. The bill is a ceremonial designation intended to honor Officer Maley’s service. A companion bill is A 8181.

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to Transportation (Senate); subsequently acted upon in committee and floor actions
  • Amended version: S7189A (printed May 9, 2025)

What the bill would do

  • Designate and dedicate a specific portion of the state highway system in memory of Port Authority Police Officer Frederick G. Maley. The designation is ceremonial, naming a segment of the highway to recognize Officer Maley’s service.

Key provisions (highlights)

  • The core action is a memorial designation for a segment of the state highway system, named for Frederick G. Maley. The exact highway segment is not specified in the available summary.
  • The amended version (S7189A) was printed on May 9, 2025, indicating there was a committee amendment prior to further consideration.
  • The bill would apply within the state’s highway naming/designation framework and signage/record-keeping processes, as is typical for memorial roadway designations.

Who would be affected

  • The state highway system, including signage, mapping, and official references, would incorporate the designation.
  • The designation primarily affects ceremonial and commemorative aspects rather than operating or funding decisions.
  • The affected party honored is Port Authority Police Officer Frederick G. Maley.

Legislative history and timeline

  • 2025-04-03: Introduced and referred to Transportation
  • 2025-05-09: Amended (T) and Recommitted to Transportation; Print Number 7189A
  • 2025-06-12: Committee discharged and committed to Rules; Ordered to Third Reading (Cal. 1894)
  • 2025-06-12: Passed Senate; Delivered to Assembly; Referred to Transportation
  • Related: A 8181 (companion)

Next steps and potential impact

  • In the Assembly, the bill would need to pass through Transportation and then be brought to the floor for a vote.
  • If enacted, the designation would become the official memorial name for the designated segment of the highway and would be used in state materials, maps, and signage as determined by the relevant transportation authorities.

Note: Specific details about the exact highway segment to be designated or any fiscal implications are not provided in the available material.

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

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