Bill > A04112

This bill amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to provide free admission to New York state parks for certified first responders who participated in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Specifically, any New York state resident who can prove they were a certified first responder (as defined in public health law) and who was involved in the 9/11 rescue operations will be allowed to use state parks without paying any fees, including on weekends and public holidays. The bill treats these first responders the same as the general public in terms of park access, but waives all associated entry charges as a form of recognition for their heroic service during the September 11th terrorist attacks. The legislation will go into effect 120 days after becoming law, and state agencies are authorized to prepare necessary regulations in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4112