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NY A04181

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brian Manktelow

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands free park and campsite access in New York State to veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 10 percent or greater as certified by the U.S. Veterans Administration.

  • Extends free park and campsite access to recipients of the Purple Heart medal.

  • Maintains existing free access for persons who are blind, non-ambulatory, amputees, and veterans who have received federal automobile purchase allowances.

  • Permits eligible individuals to use all public campsites, parks, and recreational facilities on the same terms as the general public but 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

referred to veterans' affairs

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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