Senate bill · S6829 (2025-26)

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to CW2 John M. Grassia III

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A6188, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

State Senator, District 46 · Democratic

Summary

Dedicates a bridge on I-88 in the town of Rotterdam to CW2 John M. Grassia III.

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Amends the Highway Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To honor the life and legacy of New York State Trooper John M. Grassia III, who tragically lost his life on March 8, 2024, while serving as a National Guard pilot.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Rules · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Rules · New York State Senate, Transportation · New York State Assembly, Transportation · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Jake Ashby, Joe DeStefano and 1 more on Agora

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Democratic1

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The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

Trooper John M. Grassia III, at the young age of 30, tragically lost his life during a federal mission with the National Guard when his helicop- ter crashed near the southern border of Texas. Trooper Grassia began his service with the New York State Police on April 4, 2022, and served with honor and distinction. His most recent assignment was with SP Livingston, Troop K, before transferring to SP Fonda, Troop G, prior to his deployment. A dedicated public servant, Trooper Grassia embodied selflessness and commitment, protecting the people of New York State and serving his country. His ultimate sacrifice serves as a solemn reminder of the courage and dedication of those who serve in uniform. This legis- lation seeks to honor his memory and ensure his contributions are never forgotten by naming this bridge in his hometown in his honor.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Transportation
Senate TransportationApr 21, 2026Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Transportation
Senate TransportationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Apr 22, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Apr 21, 2026
1ST Report CAL.778
1ST REPORT CAL.778
NY Senate
Jan 20, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly

Show full history (21 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Died in Senate
DIED IN SENATE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.153
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.153
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Rules Report CAL.507
RULES REPORT CAL.507
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 6829B
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 30, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
May 22, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 21, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 20, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1234
1ST REPORT CAL.1234
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Mar 24, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly