Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB1852      — HORSE RACING ACT ORG LICENSE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1852      do?
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1852     ?
HB1852      is sponsored by Sue Scherer (Democrat) and Barbara Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1852     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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