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A 7849

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 5 co-sponsors

Designates a portion of New York's state highway system to honor Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy, with commemorative signage.

PRINT NUMBER 7849A
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Bill Summary · A 7849

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A7849 (Print Number 7849A)

Overview

A7849 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on April 11, 2025, with the purpose of dedicating a portion of the state highway system in honor of Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy. The bill’s status shows it as Print Number 7849A, and it has undergone amendments and reintroduction to the Transportation Committee.

Purpose and Scope

  • The core aim is to designate (name and memorialize) a segment of the state highway system for Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy.
  • The designation is a commemorative/recognition measure intended to honor the two officers. The bill as provided does not specify the exact highway segment or the precise naming language in the summary available here.
  • It does not, based on the summary, establish funding or authorize new programs; its primary effect is the official naming and associated recognition.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and bill framing)

  • Designate a portion of the state highway system to be associated with Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy.
  • Installation or designation of memorial signage and formal recognition would typically follow state procedures, though the exact mechanisms (signage standards, placement, duration) are not detailed in the information provided.
  • The bill assigns the state’s highway system naming authority to the relevant transportation or highway agency (consistent with similar memorial naming statutes), with implementation to follow the bill’s enactment.

Who is Affected

  • Port Authority Police Officers Arthur M. Ansert Jr. and William J. Leahy are the namesakes intended by the designation.
  • Roadway users and motorists would encounter the commemorative designation via highway signage.
  • The New York State Department of Transportation (or the agency responsible for highway designations) would oversee the designation process and any related signage.

Procedural / Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: April 11, 2025, and referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • 2025-06-06: Amendments (T) and Recommit to Transportation; Print Number updated to 7849A (amended version).
  • Related actions show a parallel Senate track with companion measures:
    • S 6952 (companion)
    • S 8799 (prior-session reference)
  • The current summary does not include the final enacted language or effective date; enactment would require passage by both houses and any signature by the governor.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson
  • Cosponsors: Alicia Hyndman, Nily Rozic, Sam Berger, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Edward Braunstein

Related Bills

  • Senate companion: S 6952
  • Prior-session reference: S 8799

Potential Impact

  • Non-financial: Provides formal recognition and a lasting memorial through naming of a highway segment.
  • Signage and maintenance: May require installation of memorial signage and ongoing maintenance by the designated highway authority.
  • Community and law enforcement recognition: Acts as a public tribute to the named officers and can serve as a historical reminder for residents and travelers.

Note: The available details do not include the exact segment to be designated, the precise naming language, or any fiscal provisions. For a complete understanding, the full text of A7849A and any fiscal notes or committee reports would be needed.

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

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