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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any rule of the Board and the applicant or licensee is not subject to disciplinary action, delay of Board consideration, or denial of any license based solely upon the ownership, operation, or possession of a game device if the game device is in compliance with specified Sections of the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, notwithstanding any other gambling offense provisions, a gambling offense involving a specified vending or other electronic machine or device connected to the Internet is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits any municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition on permitted gambling activities. Makes changes to the definition of "gambling device". Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Sets forth provisions concerning the operation of a prize and gift kiosk. Requires each business operating a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to register each prize and gift kiosk as a Coin-Operated Amusement Device. Provides that filing for a device other than a prize and gift kiosk shall be considered filing a false report or form with the State, and violators shall be subject to any and all penalties for that violation. Provides that the Department of Revenue and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission or its designee shall have jurisdiction. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill modifies laws related to gaming and prizes, aiming to clarify regulations around certain electronic devices. It amends the Video Gaming Act to ensure that applicants or licensees are not penalized solely for owning or operating a game device if it complies with specific sections of the Criminal Code of 2012, particularly those that do not define the device as gambling or prohibit its internet connection. The bill also amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to classify gambling offenses involving certain internet-connected electronic machines as a Class 4 felony, and it prohibits municipalities from restricting lawful gambling activities. Furthermore, it revises the definition of a "gambling device" to exclude certain prize and gift kiosks, while also amending the Prizes and Gifts Act to establish specific operational requirements for these kiosks, including registration with the Department of Revenue as a Coin-Operated Amusement Device, and clarifies that any other device filed under this category will be considered a false report. The Department of Revenue and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission will have jurisdiction over these prize and gift kiosks.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2026)
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