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NY A01752

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brown

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to expand free campsite and park access to veterans who hold a federal Golden Access Passport or federal Access Pass issued for permanent disability
  • Extends existing free-use provisions to these veterans on equal terms as the general public, but without payment of fees or charges
  • Maintains existing free-use eligibility for blind persons, non-ambulatory individuals, amputees, and veterans with federal automobile allowances
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that veterans who hold either a federal Golden Access Passport or a federal Access Pass issued 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

referred to veterans' affairs

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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