S 7277 NY
Allows veterans to fish for free in state parks
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Summary
This bill allows military veterans to fish for free in New York state parks that are under the jurisdiction of state agencies. Veterans would be exempt from paying for fishing licenses or permits when fishing in these state parks. The bill provides a recreational benefit for veterans.
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Official abstract
Allows veterans of the armed forces of the United States to fish for free in state parks under the jurisdiction of a state agency.
Sponsor (1)
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Steve Rhoads Republican · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Apr 8, 2025 REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION · upper
- May 29, 2025 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION · upper
- May 29, 2025 PRINT NUMBER 7277A · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION · upper
- May 19, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1220 · upper
- May 20, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 21, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 SUBSTITUTED BY A3223A · upper
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