NY S08067

Amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to expand the definition of "veteran" to include three categories: individuals meeting the definition in veterans' services law, state organized militia members discharged under non-dishonorable conditions, and persons with qualifying conditions or discharged LGBT veterans with other-than-bad-conduct discharges.

Defines "member of a Gold Star family" as a New York state resident who is a gold star parent, spouse, domestic partner, or biological, step, or legally adopted minor child of a deceased veteran whose death qualified the parent for an annuity.

Applies the expanded definitions to eligibility for free use of state campsites.

Takes effect on the same date as related 2023 legislation (S. 3309-a and A. 6084-a) regarding Gold Star families.