The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6713, aims to honor Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton by naming a specific portion of U.S. Route 44 after him. The designated section begins at the Eastford and Ashford town line and extends to the intersection with Connecticut Route 89 in Ashford. This recognition is intended to commemorate Knowlton's significant contributions during the American Revolution, particularly as the first military intelligence professional in the United States.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to officially designate the roadway in honor of Colonel Knowlton. This initiative reflects a broader effort to acknowledge historical figures and their impact on American history and military practices.