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IL HB2880

IL HB2880
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gaming Board by removing specific one-year employment restrictions for employees of the Racing and Gaming Boards. Previously, these employees were prohibited from having been employed by or received compensation from entities that had done business with the respective boards within the year preceding their employment. The proposed changes eliminate this specific one-year restriction, which appears to be aimed at reducing barriers to employment for individuals with relevant experience in the racing and gaming industries. The bill maintains other existing restrictions on board members and employees, such as prohibitions on conflicts of interest, political activities, and requirements for good moral character. This modification could potentially make it easier for individuals with industry experience to be hired by the Racing and Gaming Boards while still preserving other important ethical guidelines for board members and employees.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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