An Act improving veteran access to state parks
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow veterans to park for free at state parks. It specifically requires the state parks commissioner to waive all parking pass fees for individuals who qualify as veterans under existing state definitions. The change directly benefits military service members by removing the cost barrier to parking at these recreational areas. The legislation simplifies access by eliminating the need for veterans to pay for parking permits.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
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