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NY A06013

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Burling

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to expand free campsite and park use to include former prisoners of war and Purple Heart recipients
  • Extends existing free-use provisions that previously covered blind individuals, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and certain veterans with federal automobile allowances
  • Permits eligible former prisoners of war and Purple Heart recipients to use any public campsite, park, or public recreation area in New York without paying fees or charges
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes free use of public campsites, parks and other places of public recreation in the state by former prisoners of war or recipients of the purple heart.

Last Action

held for consideration in veterans' affairs

5/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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