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NY A00365

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law Section 13.19 to expand free campsite and park use eligibility to include former prisoners of war and Purple Heart recipients
  • Allows eligible individuals (blind persons, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, former prisoners of war, Purple Heart recipients, and certain veterans) to use public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities without paying fees or charges
  • Maintains existing eligibility for veterans who have received or are eligible for 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

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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