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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that a licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment that is located within the designated amount of feet, as designated by the municipality in which the establishment is located, from a school or a place of worship (rather than 100 feet of a school or a place of worship) is ineligible to operate a video gaming terminal. Provides that the distance between the establishment and any such location shall be measured from the front door of the establishment to the front door of such location.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Video Gaming Act to modify the location restrictions for video gaming terminals. Currently, establishments are prohibited from operating video gaming terminals if they are located within 100 feet of a school or place of worship. The bill changes this restriction by allowing municipalities to designate their own specific distance requirement for such establishments. The distance will be measured from the front door of the establishment to the front door of the school or place of worship. This means that instead of a uniform 100-foot restriction statewide, local municipalities can now set their own specific distance limits for video gaming terminals near schools and places of worship. The change provides more flexibility for local governments to determine appropriate spacing for video gaming establishments based on their specific community needs and characteristics. The bill applies to various types of licensed establishments, including licensed establishments, truck stop establishments, fraternal establishments, and veterans establishments.
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3135&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3135.htm |
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