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NY A03154

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Titone

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends parks, recreation and historic preservation law to grant free use of all New York State parks to eligible residents
  • Extends free park access to veterans who served in the armed forces during wartime as defined in Civil Service Law Section 85
  • Extends free park access to surviving spouses or domestic partners of military personnel killed in combat or duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger as defined in 37 USC Section 310(a)(4)
  • Eligible persons receive same terms and conditions as general public but without payment of fees or other charges
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law; authorizes immediate adoption of necessary rules and regulations for implementation

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

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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