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NY A04001
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Miller
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AI Summary
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Amends Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 13.19 to add eligibility for free use of public campsites, parks, and recreational areas for veterans holding a federal Golden Access Passport or federal Access Pass issued for permanent disability.
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Extends existing free recreation access (previously limited to blind persons, non-ambulatory individuals, amputees, and certain veterans with automobile allowances) to include veterans with Golden Access Passport or Access Pass.
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Permits eligible veterans to use public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities on the same terms as the general public but 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
enacting clause stricken
3/21/2022