New York residents who are veterans can use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without fees.

New York State Senate Bill S04528 amends the veterans' services law to allow veterans who are residents of New York to use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without paying fees. The bill defines "veteran" to include those with qualifying conditions and discharged LGBT veterans. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Department of Environmental Conservation will develop a program to inform veterans about these benefits. The bill will take effect on April 1 of the year following its enactment.

New York residents who are veterans can use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without fees.

New York State Senate Bill S04528 amends the veterans' services law to allow veterans who are residents of New York to use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without paying fees. The bill defines "veteran" to include those with qualifying conditions and discharged LGBT veterans. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Department of Environmental Conservation will develop a program to inform veterans about these benefits. The bill will take effect on April 1 of the year following its enactment.