Extends the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park

Latest action Aug 7, 2025

Extends the expiration date of free one day admission to the zoological park to December 31, 2030.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7601, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A7601, the matching Assembly bill.

Committee

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation · New York State Senate

Also referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To extend authorization for one day of free admission in each week to the zoological park of the Bronx Zoo set to expire July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 4, 2025Result: passedSenate vote on A7601, the matching Assembly bill.
(58) (0) (0) (5)
Vote: Committee vote · Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And RecreationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Emerita Torres, Jeffrey Dinowitz and 9 more on Agora

Democratic11

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Gustavo Rivera says this is needed

For nearly 126 years, the Bronx Zoo has served as a pivotal landmark for the community. It has established a learning environment for community members and forgoers across the State and Country, providing the impor- tance of conservation, preservation of native species, and promotion of zoology. This bill would allow the extension of inclusive access to all New Yorkers and community members to experience the culture and academia behind New York State's native species and wildlife - in this manner, all members of the community can experience the Bronx Zoo, not just those who can afford admission. Fundamentally, one day of free admission serves the diverse needs of community members, expanding access to New York City school groups, college students, and underserved youth and seniors and providing an atmosphere of educational exploration, creati- vity, and inspiration for all.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Aug 7, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.232
NY Assembly
Aug 4, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
3RD Reading CAL.1226
3RD READING CAL.1226
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY A7601
NY Senate

Show full history (10 earlier events)

May 22, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 21, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 20, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1226
1ST REPORT CAL.1226
NY Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Apr 30, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
NY Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Apr 30, 2025
Rules Report CAL.173
RULES REPORT CAL.173
NY Assembly
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
NY Senate

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