What's happening
This bill waives all fees for senior citizens (65 and older) to use New York state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites.
Why it matters
Reduces financial barriers for seniors (65+). , potentially increasing their access to outdoor recreation, exercise, and social activities, which can improve health and well-being.
May boost visitation rates at state parks and historic sites by older adults. , encouraging greater use of public resources that are often underutilized by this demographic.
Could impact state and site revenues and budgets. , as fee waivers remove a source of income, possibly requiring adjustments in funding or support for park maintenance and programming.
Promotes inclusivity and recognition of seniors’ contributions. , sending a policy signal that encourages lifelong engagement with New York’s natural and cultural heritage.
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Free Parks for Seniors
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- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
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Free Parks for Seniors
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor José M. Serrano
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6102
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CRESPO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to waiver of certain fees
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 13.15 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3-a to read as follows:
3-a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site under the jurisdiction of the office upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without the payment of any fee or other charge for such use. For purposes of this subdivision the term "senior citizens" shall mean persons sixty-five years of age or older.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effective date on or before such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07987-01-7
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