S 2723 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to free use of cabins and cottages located in public places of recreation by veterans

This bill (S 2723) allows veterans to use state-owned cabins and cottages in public recreation areas without paying fees, effective immediately. It directly affects veterans who use these facilities, permitting free access under the same terms as the general public but limiting use to 14 days per year. The key provision amends state parks law to remove fees for veterans (and certain other groups like Gold Star families) at designated public recreation sites. It does not change existing fee structures for non-veteran visitors. The bill was recently referred to the Veterans committee for further consideration.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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Jan 22, 2025
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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