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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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BILL NUMBER:S253
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to providing free use of state parks for senior citizens
Purpose
To allow residents age sixty-two and older free access to state parks in New York, including on weekends and holidays.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law by adding § 13.20 allowing New York State residents age sixty-two and older free use of state parks, including on weekends and public holidays.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Currently, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation allows senior citizens free access to state parks on any weekday (except holidays) under the Golden Park Program. This limitation prevents seniors from enjoying the benefits of state parks on the days on which they are most likely to want to go. Granting senior citizens free access at all times would allow them to truly enjoy state parks.
Legislative history
S.2530/ A.4818 of 2009-2010; Advanced to Third Reading
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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