HB2646

TICK-BORNE DISEASE WARNING

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2646 mandates the Department of Natural Resources to install tick-borne disease warning signs in state parks and outdoor recreation areas.

Illinois HB2646 requires the Department of Natural Resources to install signs warning of tick-borne diseases in state parks and outdoor recreation areas. The Department of Public Health must share annual tick pathogen testing results with the Department of Natural Resources, which will use these results to determine sign locations. The signs will warn individuals that ticks may be present and could cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading