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IL HB2646
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Martin McLaughlin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Public Health to share annual results of tick pathogen testing from State parks with the Department of Natural Resources
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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
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Signs must be placed at recreational trail entryways, campgrounds, and other locations determined necessary based on tick surveillance and pathogen testing results
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Warning signs must inform visitors that ticks may be present and can cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases
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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