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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
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 modifies existing Illinois laws concerning employees of the Illinois Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board by removing a restriction that prevented individuals from being hired if they had been employed by or received compensation from a business that had dealings with the respective boards or their licensees within the preceding year. Specifically, it amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to remove this one-year employment restriction for Illinois Racing Board employees and amends the Illinois Gambling Act to remove the same restriction for Illinois Gaming Board employees, thereby easing the hiring requirements for these regulatory bodies.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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