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NY A07575

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Gibson

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to grant free use of all New York state parks to eligible veterans and surviving family members
  • Eligible individuals include New York residents who served in the U.S. armed forces during wartime (as defined in Civil Service Law section 85) and surviving spouses or domestic partners of military personnel killed in combat or duty involving hostile fire or imminent danger
  • Free access applies on the same terms and conditions as the general public, with exemption from all fees and charges
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with authority to implement necessary regulations immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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