Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4602 — VIDEO GAMING ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Video Gaming Act. Provides that video gaming may be conducted at licensed retail establishments where alcoholic liquor is served for consumption, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments and truck stops. Provides that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of laws relating to video gaming terminals. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the Video Gaming Act. Amends the Gambling Article of the Criminal Code to make corresponding changes. Provides that 20% of the tax revenue collected under the Video Gaming Act shall be paid into the Local Government Video Gaming Distributive Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for the administration of the Video Gaming Distributive Fund. Provides for the allocation of moneys paid into that Fund to municipalities and counties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang

Sponsors

  • Lou Lang · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lou Lang

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4602 do?
Creates the Video Gaming Act. Provides that video gaming may be conducted at licensed retail establishments where alcoholic liquor is served for consumption, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments and truck stops. Provides that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of laws relating to video gaming terminals. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the Video Gaming Act. Amends the Gambling Article of the Criminal Code to make corresponding changes. Provides that 20% of the tax revenue collected under the Video Gaming Act shall be paid into the Local Government Video Gaming Distributive Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for the administration of the Video Gaming Distributive Fund. Provides for the allocation of moneys paid into that Fund to municipalities and counties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4602?
HB 4602 is sponsored by Lou Lang.
What is the current status of HB 4602?
This bill died with 93rd 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 HB 4602?
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