Bill > SB190

This bill expands fee waivers for Georgia's state parks, historic sites, and recreational areas to include Gold Star family members and all veterans, not just those with disabilities. The bill defines "armed forces" to encompass all branches of the U.S. military and Georgia National Guard, and clarifies that a "Gold Star family member" is an immediate family member of a deceased service member who died in the line of duty, with "immediate family member" defined as a parent, child, spouse, brother, or sister. A "veteran" is now defined as any former member of the armed forces who received an honorable discharge. Previously, only disabled veterans received a 25 percent discount on fees. This new legislation grants a full waiver of fees for veterans and Gold Star family members for overnight accommodations like cabins and campsites, though it excludes group facilities. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with creating rules to manage eligibility verification, pass issuance, and program promotion.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70406