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NY A09539

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Josh Jensen

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Everyone Can Play" grant program within the state finance law
  • Secretary of State may award competitive grants up to $100,000 to municipalities (counties, cities, towns, or villages) for creating handicap accessible features in recreation facilities
  • Eligible recreation facilities include playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreation centers with necessary buildings, structures, and equipment
  • Handicap accessible aspects must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and include playground equipment such as structures, swings, slides, climbers, and spring riders
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the everyone can play grant program which allows for grants up to $100,000 to municipalities to cover the costs for the creation of handicap accessible aspects in new or existing recreation facilities.

Last Action

referred to local governments

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Governments3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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