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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and ending on or before December 31, 2030, each taxpayer that is an organization licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 is entitled to a credit against specified taxes in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of eligible expenditures up to $9,000,000 for qualified project capital infrastructure improvements for housing and other facilities that benefit backstretch workers at an organization licensee facility operating on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides, with exceptions, that no organization license may be granted to conduct a horse race meeting to any person at any place within 100 miles of a track located in a county with a population in excess of 230,000 and that borders the Mississippi River. In a provision regarding standardbred racetracks in Cook County, provides that consent for the issuance of an organization license for standardbred racing at specified race tracks from existing operators is not required after July 1, 2026. Requires the Illinois Racing Board to issue an organization license limited to standardbred racing to a racetrack located in Macon County. Provides that the Board may: (1) award fewer than the minimum number of racing days, but no fewer than 60 days of racing, if there is consent for fewer days of racing as agreed to by the organization licensee and the horsemen association representing the largest number of owners, trainers, jockeys, or standardbred drivers who race horses at that organization licensee's racing meeting; and (2) award racing days to the organization licensee in the remainder of 2026 and may award fewer than 60 days of racing in 2026 after the Board has considered the application. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act, which establishes strict regulations for family amusement establishments regarding wagering on amusement devices. The legislation defines key terms such as "amusement device" (any game or machine activated by currency where the player impacts the outcome) and "family amusement establishment" (a business with amusement devices on the premises). The bill prohibits owners and operators of family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices or advertising such wagering, with specific exceptions for certain types of games like crane games, redemption machines, and bona fide contests with fixed entry fees where skill is the predominant factor. Additionally, the bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to add facilitating or advertising wagering on amusement devices as a form of gambling, which could result in legal penalties. The law is designed to prevent gambling-like activities in family-friendly entertainment venues while still allowing legitimate amusement games that primarily involve skill and offer modest merchandise prizes. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing immediate legal guidance for amusement establishment operators.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Edgar González (D)*,
Patrick Joyce (D)*,
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Matt Hanson (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Michael Kelly (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Sue Scherer (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Sally Turner (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (on 01/06/2026)
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