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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall share the results of pathogen testing of ticks from State parks with the Department of Natural Resources annually. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall thereafter obtain, install, and maintain signs at all State-managed parks and outdoor recreation areas and facilities, including, but not limited to, recreational trail entryways, campgrounds, and any other location as defined and determined by the Department of Natural Resources as necessary and reflective of the results of the Department of Public Health's tick surveillance and pathogen testing, warning individuals that ticks may be found in the area and cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. The Department of Natural Resources may use models already in use throughout the State or in another state or any model the Department of Natural Resources determines appropriate when determining the design and content for such signage. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Civil Administrative Code to require the Department of Public Health to annually share tick pathogen testing results from state parks with the Department of Natural Resources. Based on these results, the Department of Natural Resources must then obtain, install, and maintain warning signs in all state-managed parks, recreation areas, and facilities—including trail entryways and campgrounds—that alert visitors to the potential presence of ticks and the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The department has flexibility in designing these signs, with the option to use existing models from Illinois or other states, or create their own signage that appropriately communicates the tick-related health risks. The bill aims to increase public awareness about tick-borne illnesses and help park visitors take appropriate precautions when enjoying outdoor recreational spaces. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2646&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2646.htm |
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