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NY A04904

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Miller

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to expand free camping and recreation privileges to veterans holding a federal Golden Access Passport or federal Access Pass issued for permanent disability
  • Extends existing free-use provisions that previously applied only to blind persons, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and certain veterans with federal automobile purchase allowances
  • Permits eligible veterans to use public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities on the same terms as the general public without paying fees or 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

referred to veterans' affairs

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/5/2019

Full Bill Text

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