Authorizes grants for tick-borne disease prevention on public lands and requires annual reporting on funded programs.

This bill amends the public health law to authorize the commissioner of health to make grants for preventing tick-borne diseases on public lands, such as state parks and trails. The commissioner must collaborate with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The grants aim to reduce disease prevalence, ensure safety, minimize environmental impact, and be cost-effective. The commissioner must also submit an annual report on the performance of these programs to the governor and legislative leaders.

Authorizes grants for tick-borne disease prevention on public lands and requires annual reporting on funded programs.

This bill amends the public health law to authorize the commissioner of health to make grants for preventing tick-borne diseases on public lands, such as state parks and trails. The commissioner must collaborate with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The grants aim to reduce disease prevalence, ensure safety, minimize environmental impact, and be cost-effective. The commissioner must also submit an annual report on the performance of these programs to the governor and legislative leaders.