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A08829 Summary:

BILL NOA08829
 
SAME ASSAME AS S07242
 
SPONSORBarrett
 
COSPNSRHunter, Gottfried, Magee, Thiele, McDonald, Lupardo, Lifton, O'Donnell, Skartados, Jones, Fahy, Wallace, Cahill, Stirpe
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add §13.28, Pks & Rec L
 
Relates to installing Lyme and tick-borne disease warning signs at all state-managed parks including trail entryways and campgrounds due to the increased presence of such diseases within the state.
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A08829 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A8829
 
SPONSOR: Barrett (MS)
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to installing Lyme and tick-borne disease warning signs at all state-managed parks   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of this bill is to reduce Lyme and other tick-borne disease infection rates by posting tick warning signs at state parks, including trail entryways and campgrounds.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The bill adds a new section 13.28 to the parks, recreation and historic preservation law directing the parks office to install and maintain tick warning signs at all state-managed parks, including trail entryways and campgrounds. The signs will inform the public that ticks may be found in such areas and can that they can cause Lyme or other tick borne disease. The office may use models already in use when determining the design and content of the signs.   JUSTIFICATION: Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (TBDs) represent an ever-increasing risk to New Yorkers of every age and in every corner of the state. Reports of new strains of tick-borne bacteria and viruses which can even be fatal have become more common, indicating the need for a stronger approach to educating the public about preventing tick bites and about treatment after a tick bite. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) admit that infection rates in New York may 10 times greater than the numbers of confirmed cases, as reported by healthcare providers. This is due to several factors: a high rate of false negative test results; testing protocols which are not reliable assessments of infection; and lack of awareness of infection when early symptoms are not present. When untreated Lyme and other TBDs can be debilitating and result in a life- time of chronic pain and difficult to diagnose ailments. The statewide installation of tick warning signs at state parks, trails, and camp- grounds will serve as a worthy addition to the public's understanding and awareness of Lyme and other TBDs.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: New bill   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: Undetermined   EFFECTIVE DATE: 90 days after enactment, provided that any rule or regulation needed to implement the provisions of the bill may be made immediately.
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