Bill > SB2155

This bill amends the Illinois Gambling Act to provide relief for employees working in non-gaming roles at gaming facilities. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for individuals hired exclusively to perform functions unrelated to gaming operations to obtain an occupational license. Instead, these employees can now receive a non-gaming identification badge after meeting certain criteria. To obtain this badge, an individual must be at least 18 years old, pass an initial background check conducted by the licensed gaming facility, and continue to pass annual background checks. The bill allows the Illinois Gaming Board to issue these non-gaming identification badges for an annual non-refundable fee that the Board will set. This change aims to reduce administrative burden and licensing costs for businesses with employees who do not directly interact with gaming activities, while still maintaining basic safety and screening procedures through background checks. The bill provides a more streamlined approach to managing workforce credentials in gaming-related facilities, recognizing that not all employees require the same level of scrutiny as those directly involved in gaming operations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2155&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104