Bill > S0754

This bill amends South Carolina state law to expand free state park admission for veterans. Currently, the law allows free state park entry for residents over 65, those who are disabled or legally blind, and veterans who are classified as permanently and totally disabled by the Veterans Administration. The proposed change would allow all South Carolina resident veterans to enter state parks free of charge, regardless of disability status, upon presenting an identification card from their county veterans affairs officer. The bill maintains existing provisions for other groups receiving free or discounted entry, such as seniors and individuals with disabilities, and specifies that the free entry applies to park facilities except for campsites, overnight lodging, and recreation buildings. The legislation would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, broadening access to state parks for veterans in South Carolina by removing the previous requirement of permanent and total disability classification.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0754&session=126&summary=B