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SB 1198 State parks; establishes a Disabled Veterans Passport for disabled persons for free entry, etc.

Introduced by: Phillip P. Puckett | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

State parks; access for disabled persons. Establishes a Disabled Veteran's Passport program for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent that entitles the bearer to: (i) enter state parks in the Commonwealth without the payment of a parking or admission fee and (ii) receive a 50 percent discount on camping and swimming fees, picnic shelter rentals, and other Department-provided equipment rentals.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

State parks; access for disabled persons. Expands the Golden Passport program for disabled persons to include a 50 percent discount on services and concessions offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation at state parks. Currently, the Golden Passport card only entitles the holder to enter state parks without having to pay an admittance or parking fee.