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NY A05833

NY A05833
Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of where such person is stationed.


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Introduced
02/19/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to state residents who are active duty members of the United States armed services The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to provide free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to residents of New York who are active duty members of the United States armed forces, regardless of where they are stationed. The bill removes the previous requirement that the active duty member must have been stationed in New York for at least 30 days on leave or furlough. The bill also provides free licenses to members of the organized militia of New York and certain other residents, such as those who are blind or over the age of 70. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)

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