What's happening
This bill allows immediate family members of armed forces members killed in active duty to use New York public parks and campsites for free.
Why it matters
Extends an existing benefit. that was originally created for veterans and people with certain disabilities, recognizing the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones in military service.
Reduces potential barriers to recreation and healing. for grieving military families by waiving entrance and camping fees, which can help them access nature, community, and respite without financial strain.
Expands the definition of eligible family members. to include not just spouses and parents, but also children and siblings, acknowledging the broader impact of a service member’s death on their immediate family.
Signals state recognition and support. for the unique loss endured by these families, aligning New York’s public policy with efforts to honor military sacrifice and promote well-being among survivors.
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Free Campsites for Gold Star Families
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- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Referred to veterans' affairs
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Free Campsites for Gold Star Families
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Chris Jacobs
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6969
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 28, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to the free use of campsites by the immediate family of a member of the armed forces killed in active duty
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 13.19 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, as amended by chapter 649 of the laws of 1977, is amended to read as follows:
§ 13.19 Free use of parks and campsites. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any person who is blind, non-ambulatory, or an amputee or any veteran of the wars of the United States, who has at any time been awarded by the federal government an allowance towards the purchase of an automobile or is eligible for such an award or is the spouse, parent, child or sibling of a member of the armed forces killed in active duty, shall be permitted to use any of the public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation in this state, upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without the payment of any fees or other charges for the use of such campsites, parks and other public places of recreation.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09861-02-7
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