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NY A00753

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law Section 13.19 to expand free park and campsite access to veterans with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or greater as certified by the U.S. Veterans Administration
  • Extends free use privileges to recipients of the Purple Heart medal, in addition to existing beneficiaries (blind individuals, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and certain other veterans)
  • Eliminates all fees and charges for eligible veterans when using public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities in New York State
  • Maintains existing terms and conditions that apply to the general public for all other aspects of park use
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows veterans with a service-connected disability or Purple Heart free use of parks and campsites; provides that such disability shall be 10 percent service-connected or greater.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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