RIVER ACCESS MODERNIZATION ACT

Summary

The River Access Modernization Act declares that all navigable waters in Illinois are publicly usable for boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddling and angling, as long as users respect private land and environmental rules. It shields landowners from liability except for gross negligence, bans littering and habitat damage, and gives the Department of Natural Resources authority to set access points and resolve disputes. The measure aims to reduce conflicts, preserve habitats, and expand safe recreation.

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