New York A04489 mandates at least one handicap accessible swing set in every state park playground.

New York A04489 amends the civil rights law to require all state parks with a playground to include at least one handicap accessible swing set. This accessible swing set must feature a wheelchair accessible platform swing and a high-backed full support seat. The bill defines "disability" according to section two hundred ninety-two of the executive law. To the extent practicable, these accessible playground equipment should be integrated into the existing or proposed playground layout. The act will take effect on December 31, 2027.

New York A04489 mandates at least one handicap accessible swing set in every state park playground.

New York A04489 amends the civil rights law to require all state parks with a playground to include at least one handicap accessible swing set. This accessible swing set must feature a wheelchair accessible platform swing and a high-backed full support seat. The bill defines "disability" according to section two hundred ninety-two of the executive law. To the extent practicable, these accessible playground equipment should be integrated into the existing or proposed playground layout. The act will take effect on December 31, 2027.