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NY A03584

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to expand free park and campsite access to veterans with a service-connected disability rated 10 percent or greater by the U.S. Veterans Administration
  • Extends free use privileges to recipients of the Purple Heart medal
  • Maintains existing free access for blind individuals, non-ambulatory persons, amputees, and veterans eligible for federal automobile purchase allowances
  • Allows qualifying veterans and Purple Heart recipients to use all public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities in New York State without paying any fees or charges
  • 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

reported referred to ways and means

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/26/2022
Veterans' Affairs1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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