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NY A07575
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Gibson
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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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