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NY A04909
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Checkout NY" pass providing free or discounted admission to state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation or the Department of Environmental Conservation
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Pass validity runs annually from April 1st through March 31st of the following year
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Requires one free pass be distributed to each public library that is part of a consolidated, federated, or cooperative library system in New York for patron circulation
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Distribution of free library passes will be managed through the New York State Library System, which may also purchase additional passes for circulation
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Annual pass fee must follow the existing fee schedule under section 13.15 and receive approval from the Director of the Budget
Legislative Description
Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
3/4/2026