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NY A07383

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 13.20 to the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to grant free use of all state parks to eligible individuals
  • Extends free park access to New York State residents who served in the armed forces during wartime as defined in Civil Service Law Section 85
  • Extends free park access to surviving spouses or domestic partners of military personnel killed in combat or duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger, as defined in 37 USC Section 310(a)(4)
  • Eligible individuals receive the same terms and conditions as the general public but pay no fees or charges for state park use
  • Effective date is 120 days after enactment, with immediate authority granted to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation

Legislative Description

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

5/6/2011

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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