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S 9327

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Monica Martinez

Ceremonially dedicate the Southern State Parkway bridge on Route 111 in Islip to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl, with DOT signage, while keeping the official bridge name unchanged.

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Bill Summary · S 9327

Overview

S 9327 is a New York Senate bill introduced in the 2025-2026 session that proposes dedicating a specific portion of the state highway system to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl. The bill would designate a ceremonial dedication for a bridge on the Southern State Parkway and requires signage to reflect the dedication, while preserving the official legal name of the structure.

Purpose and intent

  • To honor and memorialize Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl by dedicating a portion of the state highway system to him.
  • The dedication is intended to be ceremonial, recognizing Wahl without changing the official bridge name in a way that could disrupt commerce.

Key provisions

  • Section 345-e: Adds a new section to the Highway Law establishing the dedication.
    • The bridge over the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway on state Route 111, located in the town of Islip, Suffolk County, shall be dedicated to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl.
  • Section 345-e establishes signage requirements:
    • The Department of Transportation (DOT) must install and maintain adequate signing for the dedication.
    • Signage must state: “Bridge Dedicated to Sergeant Gregory L Wahl.”
    • The dedication is explicitly described as ceremonial; the official legal name of the bridge shall not be changed as a result of the act.
    • The language is designed to avoid confusion and limit disruption to commerce.
  • Section 3: Effective date
    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • The bridge on the Southern State Parkway at State Route 111 in Islip, Suffolk County, designated for ceremonial dedication to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl.
  • Department of Transportation, responsible for installing and maintaining the ceremonial signage.
  • The traveling public, who will encounter the new ceremonial signage.
  • No change to the bridge’s official legal name, preserving existing naming conventions for legal/administrative purposes.

Timelines and procedural notes

  • Introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation on March 2, 2026.
  • The bill’s explicit effective date is immediate (takes effect upon enactment).
  • Action history shows progressing considerations, with advance to third reading noted on May 7, 2026, indicating ongoing floor action in the legislative process.

Summary

S 9327 seeks to ceremonially dedicate the bridge over both directions of the Southern State Parkway on Route 111 in Islip to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl. It requires DOT signage reflecting the dedication while ensuring the official bridge name remains unchanged for legal and commercial clarity. The measure aims to honor Wahl and provide a formal recognition without altering existing naming conventions or causing disruption to commerce.

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

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