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NY S06706
Bill
Status
11/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brian Benjamin
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AI Summary
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Director of Division of Veterans' Services must review barriers preventing veterans from accessing state lands and nature-based therapy programs, including transportation, accessibility, mental health stigma, and funding issues.
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Review must examine current state policies on free and discounted access to parks and facilities for veterans, service-connected disabled veterans, gold star families, and military-connected individuals.
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Director must consult with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and veterans' outdoor recreation groups.
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Division must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor, legislative leaders, and committee chairs within six months of the act's effective date, and post results on relevant agency websites.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires December 31, 2022.
Legislative Description
Establishes the outdoor Rx act; requires the division of veterans' services to review issues relating to veterans' abilities to access state parks, lands and facilities; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
signed chap.282
11/11/2020