Bill > S04697

This bill creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a new annual program that allows New Yorkers to access state parks, historical sites, and recreational facilities with free admission or discounted rates. The pass will run from April 1st to March 31st each year, and its fee will be consistent with existing fee schedules approved by the state budget director. A key component of the bill is that each consolidated, federated, and cooperative public library system in New York will receive one free pass for circulation through the New York state library system, with the option to purchase additional passes. The state agencies managing parks and recreational facilities will be responsible for establishing the pass program and creating the necessary rules and regulations to implement it. The bill aims to increase public access to state recreational resources by making them more affordable and accessible through the library system, effectively allowing library patrons to "check out" a pass similar to how they would check out a book.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4697