An Act To Provide Free Admission To State Parks And Historic Sites For The Immediate Family Members Of Veterans And Active Military Personnel

LD 1043 would require Maine's Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to issue free day use passes for state parks and historic sites to immediate family members - defined as spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children - of veterans and active military personnel who meet eligibility criteria verified by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. The passes allow these family members to access parks and sites without charge and specifically permit them to hold their own passes rather than only accompanying the veteran or service member. This policy change directly affects qualifying family members by providing independent access to state recreational spaces.