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NY A06689
Bill
Status
3/15/2017
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Miller
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AI Summary
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Amends Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law Section 13.19 to expand free use of public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities to veterans holding a federal Golden Access Passport or federal Access Pass with permanent disability designation
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Extends existing free-use provisions that previously applied only to blind, non-ambulatory, or amputee individuals and veterans eligible for federal automobile purchase allowances
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Permits qualifying veterans to use public recreational facilities on the same terms as the general public without payment of fees or charges
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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
held for consideration in veterans' affairs
5/16/2018