Extends the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park
This bill extends the expiration date for free one-day admission to the New York Zoological Park from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030. It directly affects visitors who currently qualify for or may use this free admission benefit. The bill amends a 1991 law governing the New York Zoological Society by updating the expiration date in Section 3 of the statute. This change ensures the free admission policy remains in effect through 2030 without requiring new legislative action. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Assembly Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Signed Aug 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025 · Assembly Apr 30, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Aug 7, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.232
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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