New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9940 — Creates a women veterans history trail

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a history trail to honor women veterans' contributions.

This bill creates a women veterans history trail to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women in military service. The initiative aims to promote education and awareness about their achievements.

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Summary

Creates a women veterans history trail in order to recognize and celebrate the history of women in service.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A8061

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1758

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  5. REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9940 do?
Creates a women veterans history trail in order to recognize and celebrate the history of women in service.
Who sponsors S9940?
S9940 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S9940?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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