New York A05943 provides veterans of the United States armed forces free access to all state parks and recreational facilities.

New York A05943 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to grant veterans of the United States armed forces free access to all state parks and recreational facilities. The bill mandates that the office issue passes for this access, available at regional park headquarters and other designated locations. The passes will be valid for the life of the veteran. The office is also authorized to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this change. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.

New York A05943 provides veterans of the United States armed forces free access to all state parks and recreational facilities.

New York A05943 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to grant veterans of the United States armed forces free access to all state parks and recreational facilities. The bill mandates that the office issue passes for this access, available at regional park headquarters and other designated locations. The passes will be valid for the life of the veteran. The office is also authorized to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this change. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.