What's happening
This bill requires the state to allow individuals with handicapped parking permits special ATV access to hunting and fishing grounds on state lands.
Why it matters
Expands outdoor access for people with disabilities. by allowing those with handicapped parking permits to use ATVs to reach hunting and fishing areas on state lands, potentially enhancing their participation in outdoor recreation.
Requires new state regulations and procedures. , as the Department of Environmental Conservation will need to define which areas are accessible, how permits are verified, and any necessary environmental protections or restrictions.
Raises questions about land management and environmental impact. , since ATV use can affect trails, wildlife, and sensitive habitats, necessitating careful balancing of accessibility and conservation goals.
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Access for Disabled Hunters, Fishers
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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Access for Disabled Hunters, Fishers
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Patty Ritchie
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
319
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER, McLAUGHLIN, CROUCH, STEC, BUTLER -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BARCLAY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to authorizing special access to hunting and fishing grounds on state land for handicapped individuals
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new section 11-0115 to read as follows: § 11-0115. Handicapped access for hunting and fishing grounds on state
land.
The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations authorizing special access to hunting and fishing grounds on state lands for individuals who have been issued handicapped parking permits pursuant to section twelve hundred three-a of the vehicle and traffic law. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to allowing access to certain designated hunting and fishing grounds on state lands by ATV as such term is defined by section twenty-four hundred one of the vehicle and traffic law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02597-01-7
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