NYC Council Introduction 1177

intro.nyc/1177-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring the department of parks and recreation to charge senior citizens, young adults, active members of the military, veterans and their minor children and persons with disabilities reduced admission fees to recreational facilities.
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Lynn C. Schulman
Introduced: November 12, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to charge senior citizens, young adults, persons with disabilities, active military personnel, and veterans and their minor children reduced admission fees to all department recreational facilities, including existing community recreation centers, museums, zoos, and botanical gardens. The bill also expands the existing reduced annual membership fee program to apply to active military personnel as well as the minor children of veterans and active military personnel.