A 3846 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to granting active duty military members free use of state parks and campsites

This bill grants active duty military members of the U.S. armed forces free access to all state parks, campsites, and public recreational areas in the state, removing any fees they would otherwise pay. It amends existing state law to add "active duty military member" to the list of eligible groups (alongside veterans, Gold Star families, and those with disabilities) who can use these facilities fee-free under the same terms as the general public. The policy applies immediately to all state-managed recreational spaces, with no additional requirements or conditions specified. The bill directly affects active duty military personnel by providing cost-free access to these public resources.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Jan 30, 2025
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REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
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