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A 7932

Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Simpson

Exempts veterans and active-duty military from certain travel fees in New York, reducing costs for using state parks and other DEC travel-related services.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 7932

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 7932

Overview

A 7932 seeks to provide an exemption from certain travel-related fees for veterans and active-duty military personnel. The bill is assigned to the Environmental Conservation committee and was introduced on April 15, 2025. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Matthew Simpson. A companion Senate bill exists (S 4441), and related Assembly/Senate activity includes A 8181 from a prior session.

Purpose and intent

  • To relieve veterans and those on active duty from paying specified travel fees.
  • The measure appears to target fees administered or overseen in whole or part by the Environmental Conservation framework, aligning with DEC-related revenue streams and recreational/travel-related charges.

Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and available information)

  • Establishes an exemption from “certain fees for travel” for:
    • Veterans
    • Individuals currently serving on active duty
  • The exact fee categories, eligibility definitions (what constitutes “travel” fees), required documentation, and the scope of the exemption would be specified in the bill’s text.
  • The determination of who qualifies (e.g., veterans with valid service status, active-duty members) and any necessary proof (such as veterans’ ID, DD Form 214, or other military documentation) would be defined within the enacted statute.

Who is affected

  • Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Individuals on active military duty within New York State.
  • Potential beneficiaries are travelers and users of services or facilities where travel-related fees are collected and administered by state agencies under the Environmental Conservation umbrella (e.g., DEC-managed parks, campsites, or related services).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation.
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Referred to Environmental Conservation on 2025-04-15 (duplicate entry noted in actions).
  • Related measures:
    • A 8181 (prior-session) – likely a related or predecessor proposal.
    • S 4441 (companion) – Senate counterpart, indicating cross-chamber readiness should the bill advance.

Potential fiscal and policy impact

  • Fiscal: The exemption would reduce state revenue from the affected travel-related fees. The magnitude depends on the scope of the fees covered and the number of eligible beneficiaries.
  • Administrative: Agencies would need to implement eligibility verification, ensure exemptions are applied consistently, and update fee-collection systems and communications to reflect the new exemption.
  • Policy considerations: Balances providing support to veterans and service members with the revenue needs for maintenance and operation of DEC facilities and programs.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the bill’s progress through the Environmental Conservation committee and, if advanced, to potential floor votes in the Assembly.
  • Review the final bill text for precise fee categories, eligibility criteria, required documentation, geographic scope, and effective date.
  • Compare with the companion S 4441 (Senate) and A 8181 to see aligned or differing provisions.

If you want, I can track progress for A 7932 as it moves through the legislative process or summarize the companion S 4441 once its text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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