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NY A06146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Todd Kaminsky

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 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 federal Golden Access Passport or Access Pass as a new eligible category for free use of public campsites, parks, and recreational areas in New York State
  • Maintains existing free-use eligibility for blind persons, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and veterans awarded federal automobile allowances
  • Grants eligible veterans use of public recreational facilities "upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without the payment of any fees or other 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

enacting clause stricken

5/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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