Bill > A03223

This bill amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to allow veterans to fish for free in state parks. Specifically, the bill defines eligible veterans as those who have served on active duty and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, those with a qualifying condition who have received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable, and discharged LGBT veterans who have received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable. The bill requires the office managing state parks to permit these veterans to fish at no cost in all state parks under its or other state agencies' jurisdiction. Additionally, the office is tasked with creating the necessary rules and regulations to implement this provision. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for preparatory rule-making to begin immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3223