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NY A04001

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Miller

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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