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NY A00704

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to extend free campsite and park use to former prisoners of war and Purple Heart recipients
  • Allows eligible individuals to use public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities on the same terms as the general public without paying fees or charges
  • Maintains existing free-use provisions for blind individuals, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and veterans awarded federal automobile purchase allowances
  • 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

referred to veterans' affairs

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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