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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the definition of "gambling device" to include any vending or other electronic machine or device, including, without limitation, a machine or device that awards credits and contains a circuit, meter, or switch capable of removing and recording the removal of credits that offers a person entry into any contest, competition, sweepstakes, scheme, plan, or other selection process that involves or is dependent upon an element of chance for which the person may receive a gift, award, or other item or service of value if that offer is incidental to or results from: (A) the purchase of an item or service of value; or (B) the purchase or gratuitous receipt of a coupon, voucher, certificate, or other similar credit that can be redeemed for or applied towards an item or service of value from such machine or device or elsewhere. Provides that participants in a game of skill or chance where money or other things of value can be won but no payment or purchase is required to participate shall not be convicted of gambling except where participation in such game of skill or chance is accomplished using a gambling device prohibited by these changes to the definition. Provides that a gambling offense involving such a gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Removes a provision allowing for the use of a game device without a license if the game device is used in an activity that is not gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Video Gaming Act to expand the definition of "gambling device" and impose stricter regulations on electronic machines that offer chances to win prizes. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition to include any vending or electronic machine that awards credits and provides entry into a contest or competition involving an element of chance, even if the chance is incidental to purchasing an item or receiving a coupon. The bill provides that participants in games of skill or chance where no payment is required cannot be convicted of gambling, except when using a prohibited gambling device. It establishes that a gambling offense involving such a device is a Class 4 felony. Additionally, the bill removes a previously existing provision that allowed game devices to be used without a license if the activity was not considered gambling under the Criminal Code. The legislation aims to close potential loopholes in gambling regulations and prevent the proliferation of devices that could be used for unauthorized gambling activities. The changes are designed to provide clearer guidelines and stronger enforcement mechanisms for what constitutes a gambling device in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2879&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2879ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2879.htm |
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