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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further modifies the definition of the term "facility". Deletes provisions concerning proposed legislative findings and provisions concerning various reporting and procedural requirements that must be met before bonds and notes are issued by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. Provides that a person may not engage in unlawful discrimination, as defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, with respect to programs or activities that are offered at facilities that are funded under the Act. Deletes a provision that would have repealed provisions relating to an advisory board. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act by expanding the definition of "facility" to include a broader range of sports and event-related properties, and adding a new provision that prohibits unlawful discrimination. The expanded definition now encompasses stadiums, arenas, and structures for athletic contests, cultural events, and professional sports, including related properties such as parking lots, access roads, restaurants, and recreational areas. The bill also introduces a new Section 9.5 that explicitly prohibits persons employed by or acting on behalf of the Authority from engaging in unlawful discrimination, as defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, with respect to programs or activities offered at facilities funded under the Act. This amendment aims to ensure non-discriminatory practices in facilities supported by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which can include structures used for various professional sports, cultural events, and related auxiliary properties. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's commitment to promoting inclusive and non-discriminatory use of public sports and event facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (44)
Eva-Dina Delgado (D)*,
Celina Villanueva (D)*,
Omar Aquino (D),
Dee Avelar (D),
Christopher Belt (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Margaret Croke (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Don Harmon (D),
Michael Hastings (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Seth Lewis (R),
Meg Loughran Cappel (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Elgie Sims (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Steve Stadelman (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0246 (on 08/15/2025)
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