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IL SB1564

LOTTERY-DISABILITY SCRATCH-OFF


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that if a scratch-off game is discontinued, then the Department of the Lottery shall offer a special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of the Illinois Developmental Disabilities Services Scratch-Off Fund for developmental disabilities services under the Independent Service Coordination agencies. Provides that the game shall commence as soon practical after the discontinuation and shall operate for 5 years. Requires that the net revenue from the developmental disabilities services scratch-off game be deposited into the Illinois Developmental Disabilities Services Scratch-Off Fund. Allows the Department to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Creates the Illinois Developmental Disabilities Services Scratch-Off Fund. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Human Services Act and the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new lottery scratch-off game specifically designed to support developmental disabilities services in Illinois. If an existing scratch-off game is discontinued, the Illinois Lottery Department will launch a special instant scratch-off game that will run for 5 years, with all net revenue (defined as total ticket sales minus prize payouts and administrative expenses) being deposited into the newly created Illinois Developmental Disabilities Services Scratch-Off Fund. The Department of Human Services will be responsible for administering this fund and using the money to provide grants to Independent Service Coordination agencies, which provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill requires the lottery department to maintain marketing efforts for this game and allows the department to adopt rules for implementing the program. The legislation ensures that the new scratch-off game will provide dedicated funding for developmental disabilities services without reducing support for other lottery games, and it takes effect immediately upon passage. By creating this targeted funding mechanism, the bill aims to provide sustained financial support for crucial developmental disabilities services in the state.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)

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