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A 261

Dedicates portion of the state highway system to "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Eachus

Designates a portion of New York's highway system in honor of Detective Brian C. Mulkeen; ceremonial act, signage by NYSDOT with minimal upfront cost and no traffic-law changes.

PRINT NUMBER 261B
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Bill Summary · A 261

Summary — A.261 (Print No. 261B)

Title: Dedicates portion of the state highway system to "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen"
Sponsor: Assemblymember Christopher Eachus
Introduced: January 8, 2025
Current status (as of 2025-06-09): Amended and recommitted to the Assembly Transportation Committee; printed as A.261A (5/28/2025) and later printed as A.261B (6/9/2025).

Purpose and intent

The bill’s stated intent is ceremonial: to designate a portion of the New York State highway system in honor of "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen." Such dedications are commonly used to recognize public service, sacrifice, or community contributions.

Key provisions (what the bill does)

  • Officially dedicates a portion of the state highway system to "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen."
  • The printed versions and legislative history provided do not include the full statutory text identifying the specific highway segment, municipality, or the precise legislative language (the attached files contain non-legible/pdf data rather than readable bill text).

Note: The bill packet as provided does not show explicit implementing details (for example, the exact highway location, the text that would be added to statute, or explicit authority for signage). Similar dedication bills typically direct the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain an appropriate sign, but that specific authorization is not visible in the materials supplied.

Who would be affected

  • New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT): responsible for any signage or implementation if the bill follows standard practice.
  • Local municipalities adjacent to the designated highway portion: coordination may be required for sign placement and any ceremonial activities.
  • Family, colleagues, and the community: the designation is honorary recognition.
  • Motorists and property owners: generally unaffected in terms of addresses, traffic rules, or legal rights — the change is ceremonial and does not typically alter official road names used for addressing or navigation databases.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • Typical fiscal impact is minimal and limited to the one-time cost of highway signage and any associated installation; ongoing maintenance costs are usually minor.
  • The designation is generally honorary and does not change road ownership, traffic law, or official street addresses unless the bill explicitly states otherwise (no such change is indicated here).

Legislative history & related legislation

  • Referred to Assembly Transportation: 01/08/2025
  • Amended and recommitted to Transportation: 05/28/2025 (A.261A printed) and 06/09/2025 (A.261B printed)
  • Related/companion Senate bill: S.14
  • Prior-session related bills: A.10376, A.4085, A.3090

What’s missing / next steps to track

  • The publicly provided files lack readable legislative text specifying the exact highway portion and implementation instructions. To fully assess effects, obtain the official bill text on the New York State Assembly website or Legislative Retrieval System for A.261B and its companion S.14.
  • Track committee action dates and floor calendar for any votes. If enacted, check the final chaptered law for the effective date and specific implementation language.

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

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