S 4697 NY
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Summary
This bill creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that provides free or discounted access to New York State parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities. The pass works similarly to library materials—it can be borrowed from public libraries. One Checkout NY pass is provided free of charge to each consolidated, federated, and cooperative public library system in New York for circulation to library patrons. This program makes recreational access more affordable and convenient by leveraging existing library infrastructure. Specific details about the pass validity period, specific facilities included, and usage restrictions are not included in the available summary.
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Official abstract
Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.
Sponsor (1)
- Cordell Cleare Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Feb 11, 2025 REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION · upper
- May 19, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1219 · upper
- May 20, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 21, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 5, 2026 COMMITTED TO RULES · upper
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