HB5165

Affirms public rights to use Illinois navigable waters for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and angling.

The River Access Modernization Act affirms the public's right to use Illinois' navigable waters for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and angling, while protecting private property rights. It prohibits crossing private uplands to reach waterways or exiting onto private land without permission. The Act defines "navigable water" and "public recreational use," and provides liability protections for landowners.