Bill
S 4528
Overview: S 4528, "Relates to free use of state parks, recreation facilities and historic sites by veterans", REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE, introduced on May 29, 2025.Purpose
Overview: S 4528, "Relates to free use of state parks, recreation facilities and historic sites by veterans", REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE, introduced on May 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide free access to state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites for veterans in New York.
Key Provisions:
- Allows all honorably discharged veterans to enter and use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites free of charge.
- Requires the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to develop a program to implement and administer the free access for veterans.
- Directs the office to issue an annual report on the utilization of the free access program by veterans.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit veterans by providing them free access to state recreational resources. It could increase veteran visitation and usage of these public facilities. The state parks system may see an increase in visitors and associated economic activity as a result.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported and committed to the Senate Finance Committee for further consideration. If passed by the legislature, it would need to be signed into law by the governor to take effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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