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NY A09982

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Weisenberg

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law Section 13.19 to expand free campsite and park access to veterans holding a federal Golden Access Passport or federal Access Pass issued for permanent disability
  • Adds veterans with these federal passes to existing categories already eligible for free use, including blind persons, non-ambulatory individuals, amputees, and veterans with federal automobile purchase allowances
  • Grants eligible veterans free access to all public campsites, parks, and recreational areas in New York State under the same terms as the general public, with no fees or charges
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that veterans who hold either a federal Golden Access Passport or a federal Access Pass upon a determination of a permanent disability shall be granted use of public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation free of charge.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

6/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs6/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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