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A 11290

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs

2025 Regular Session

A section of State Route 28 in Herkimer is ceremonially designated as a tribute to War Dogs, with DOT signage, while the official highway name remains unchanged.

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Bill Summary · A 11290

Summary of Bill A11290 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

  • This bill designates a specific portion of the state highway system in Herkimer County as a tribute to War Dogs.
  • It aims to honor military working dogs while keeping the official roadway name unchanged for commerce and clarity.

Key provisions and changes

  • Adds a new section to the Highway Law (Section 344-s):
    • Identifies a precise segment of State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer (from its intersection with Canal Access Road north to its intersection with State Route 5) to be dedicated to War Dogs.
  • Signage and ceremonial designation:
    • The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) would install and maintain adequate signing for the dedication.
    • Signage must state “Highway Dedicated to War Dogs.”
    • The dedication is explicitly ceremonial; the legal/official name of the highway segment is not changed to avoid confusion or disruption to commerce.
  • Effective date:
    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • The designated segment of the state highway system (State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer) would be affected.
  • DOT would be responsible for signage and maintenance related to the designation.
  • No change to the highway’s official name or broader legal status; ceremonial recognition only.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced May 8, 2026, and referred to Transportation.
  • Subsequent moves: referred to Ways and Means (May 20, 2026) and then to Rules for consideration (June 1, 2026).
  • If enacted, the designation becomes effective immediately and signage would be installed/directed by DOT.

Administrative notes

  • The bill mirrors an “as-same-as” Senate counterpart (S00040-C), indicating alignment with similar Senate legislation.
  • The designation is narrowly scoped to a single highway segment, aiming for a modest memorial impact without broader regulatory changes.

Overall impact

  • Provides a formal, ceremonial tribute to War Dogs while preserving current highway naming for practical uses (navigation, commerce, signage consistency).
  • Minimal fiscal impact anticipated beyond standard signage installation and maintenance by the DOT.

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

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