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A 383

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Simcha Eichenstein

A 383 would let eligible seniors enter parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites without fees, expanding access but requiring age rules, verification, and policy details.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 383

Bill Summary: Assembly Bill A 383

Overview

A 383 would authorize senior citizens to use any park, recreational facility, or historic site without paying any fee or other charge. The bill is currently in committee and has been referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To remove monetary barriers for senior citizens when accessing state or local parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites.
  • To promote greater public access and use of outdoor and cultural resources by the senior population.

Key Provisions

  • Primary provision: “Senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge.”
  • The information provided does not specify a qualifying age, definitions of eligible facilities, or any limits on which parks or sites are covered (e.g., state vs. local facilities).

Scope and Applicability

  • Applies to all parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites covered by the bill’s reach (details such as jurisdiction and whether there are local exemptions or state-wide applicability are not specified here).
  • No carve-outs or exceptions are listed in the provided summary.

Administration and Implementation

  • The bill’s text, as provided, does not detail administration, verification of eligibility, enforcement, or necessary administrative changes. If enacted, agencies operating parks and historic sites would likely need to implement fee-free access policies for eligible seniors and determine how age eligibility is verified (if at all).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Senior citizens (eligibility criteria not specified in the available information).
  • Secondary: Agencies and operators of parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites; potential revenue implications for facilities that currently assess entry or use fees.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded on January 8, 2025 show the bill being referred (listed twice in the provided data).

Sponsorship and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein.
  • Related bills (prior-session): A 6833, A 676, A 8460, A 496, A 3395, A 9775, A 5228, A 6102, A 6287, A 5450, A 236. These may reflect recurring interest in park access or senior-related exemptions across sessions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Fiscal: Possible loss of fee revenue from parks/sites if seniors are not otherwise charged.
  • Policy: Requires definitions (age criteria), verification methods, and implementation timelines for fee waivers.
  • Equity and access: Could improve park usage and health benefits for seniors, aligning with public-access goals.

Notes: The summary reflects information available in the bill’s provided description. Details such as the exact age threshold, scope of facilities, and funding mechanisms would emerge in the full text and any fiscal analyses.

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

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