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IL HB2646

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin McLaughlin

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to share annual results of tick pathogen testing from State parks with the Department of Natural Resources

  • Mandates the Department of Natural Resources to obtain, install, and maintain warning signs about ticks and tick-borne diseases at all State-managed parks and outdoor recreation areas

  • Signs must be placed at recreational trail entryways, campgrounds, and other locations determined necessary based on tick surveillance and pathogen testing results

  • Warning signs must inform visitors that ticks may be present and can cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases

  • Allows the Department of Natural Resources to use signage models already in use in Illinois, other states, or any design it deems appropriate

Legislative Description

TICK-BORNE DISEASE WARNING

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Agriculture & Conservation3/4/2025
Rules2/6/2025

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