IL HB5791

Department of Natural Resources must conduct an assessment within one year of enactment, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, to determine where tick-borne disease warning signage is needed at State parks, recreational trails, and outdoor recreation areas.

Assessment shall consider areas with reported new or increased tick contact and evaluate relevant data on tick-borne diseases, with updates required at least every 3 years or more frequently as deemed necessary.

Department of Natural Resources must post a summary of the assessment on its website within 60 days of completion.

Department shall install and maintain warning signs at all State-managed parks and outdoor recreation areas, including trail entryways, campgrounds, and other determined locations, informing visitors that ticks may be present and cause Lyme or other tick-borne diseases.

Department may use existing sign models from Illinois, other states, or any design deemed appropriate for the signage.