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A 7601

Extends the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 7 co-sponsors

Extends the free one-day admission window for the zoological park, letting eligible visitors keep their free entry; no changes to eligibility, funding, or administration.

SIGNED CHAP.232
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Bill Summary · A 7601

Summary of Bill A 7601

Overview

Bill A 7601, titled Extends the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park, has been signed into law as Chapter 232. The bill’s core purpose is to extend the period during which the public can receive free one-day admission to the zoological park. The provided materials do not specify the exact new expiration date or any changes to eligibility criteria beyond the extension.

What the bill would do

  • Extend the expiration date of the program that provides free one-day admission to the zoological park.
  • Preserve current program structure, with no noted amendments to eligibility groups, funding sources, or administration in the available summaries.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Extension of the program’s expiration date for free one-day admission to the zoological park.
  • No additional policy changes, funding mechanisms, or eligibility changes are specified in the provided materials.

Note: The exact new expiration date and any related administrative details are not included in the provided bill summary.

Affected parties and impact

  • Public/Visitors: Individuals eligible for free one-day admission to the zoological park would benefit from the extended window.
  • Zoological park administration and state agencies: Responsible for implementing and honoring the extended admission period; potential operational considerations to ensure capacity and compliance with the extended authorization.
  • Taxpayers: The bill implies continued public funding for the free admission program; no dollar amounts or funding changes are stated in the summary.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Assembly actions:
    • Referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development (April 1, 2025)
    • Reported, Rules Committee, and then ordered to Third Reading (April 30, 2025)
    • Passed Assembly (April 30, 2025)
    • Delivered to Senate (April 30, 2025)
  • Senate actions:
    • Referred to Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation (April 30, 2025)
    • Reported and then passed Senate (June 4, 2025)
    • Returned to Assembly (June 4, 2025)
    • Substituted for S6367 (June 4, 2025)
    • 3rd Reading (June 4, 2025)
  • Governor action:
    • Delivered to Governor (August 4, 2025)
    • Signed into law (August 7, 2025)
    • Officially Chapter 232

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: George Alvarez
  • Co-sponsors: MaryJane Shimsky, Emerita Torres, Landon C. Dais, Robert C. Carroll, Yudelka Tapia, Ron Kim, Jeffrey Dinowitz

Related bills

  • Companion: S 6367 (also titled as related)

Notes

  • The summary provided does not include the exact new expiration date, the specific eligibility details, or any fiscal impact figures. For complete language and fiscal notes, consult the enrolled bill text and the official legislative fiscal documents.

This summary aims to convey the bill’s purpose, main provisions, affected parties, and its legislative journey in a clear, nonpartisan manner.

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

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