Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 620 — VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Adds to the definition of "terminal operator" that the individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company is engaged in the occupation of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals. Provides that a video gaming terminal is not an amusement for purposes of the Illinois Municipal Code and is a gambling device as defined under federal law. Adds that the act of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals by terminal operators is an occupation upon which home rule municipalities are prohibited from imposing taxes under the Illinois Constitution.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. To Executive- Gaming

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 620 do?
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Adds to the definition of "terminal operator" that the individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company is engaged in the occupation of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals. Provides that a video gaming terminal is not an amusement for purposes of the Illinois Municipal Code and is a gambling device as defined under federal law. Adds that the act of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals by terminal operators is an occupation upon which home rule municipalities are prohibited from imposing taxes under the Illinois Constitution.
Who sponsors SB 620?
SB 620 is sponsored by Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 620?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 620?
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