Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 3825 — CRIM CD-GAMBLING-SKILL

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. In a provision of the Gambling Article exempting offers of prizes, awards, or compensation in contests for the determination of skill, defines "skill" as a player's experience, precision, dexterity, or ability to use his or her knowledge that enables him or her to obtain more frequent awards, prizes, or compensation than does another less experienced, precise, dexterous or knowledgeable player. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 3825 was amended to simplify the definition of "skill" in gambling. The changes clarify that skill refers to a player's experience, precision, and ability to utilize knowledge for winning more often than less experienced players. This matters because it helps differentiate between games of chance and those that rely on skill, potentially impacting regulations around gambling in Illinois.

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*LRB09411559RXD42544b* HB3825 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 HB3825 Introduced 2/25/2005, by Rep.
HB3825 Engrossed LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Michael P.
McAuliffe SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/28-1 from Ch.
38, par.
28-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961.
In a provision of the Gambling the determination of skill, defines "skill" as a player’s experience,ts for precision, dexterity, or ability to use his or her knowledge that enables him or her to obtain more frequent awards, prizes, or compensation than does another less experienced, precise, dexterous or knowledgeable player.
Effective immediately.
LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b A BILL FOR HB3825 LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
however, the issuance, purchase, sale, exercise, endorsement or guarantee, by or through a person registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 8 of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, or by or through a person exempt from such registration under said Section 8, of a put, call, or other option to buy or sell securities which have been registered with the Secretary of State or which HB3825 - 2 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b are exempt from such registration under Section 3 of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 is not gambling within the meaning of this paragraph (4);
however, the issuance, purchase, sale, exercise, endorsement or guarantee, by or through a person registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 8 of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, or by or through a person exempt from such registration under said Section 8, of a put, call, or other option to buy or sell securities which have been registered with the Secretary of State or which HB3825 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b are exempt from such registration under Section 3 of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 is not gambling within the meaning of this paragraph (4);
or (12) Knowingly establishes, maintains, or operates an HB3825 - 3 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b Internet site that permits a person to play a game of chance or skill for money or other thing of value by means of the Internet or to make a wager upon the result of any game, contest, political nomination, appointment, or election by means of the Internet.
or (12) Knowingly establishes, maintains, or operates an HB3825 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b Internet site that permits a person to play a game of chance or skill for money or other thing of value by means of the Internet or to make a wager upon the result of any game, contest, political nomination, appointment, or election by means of the Internet.
(7) Possession of an antique slot machine that is neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or HB3825 - 4 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b promotion of any unlawful gambling activity or enterprise.
(7) Possession of an antique slot machine that is neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or HB3825 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 11559 RXD 42544 b promotion of any unlawful gambling activity or enterprise.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  6. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-001-000

  7. Assigned to Executive Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

Sponsors

  • Michael P. McAuliffe · Cosponsor

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  • Michael P. McAuliffe

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3825 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. In a provision of the Gambling Article exempting offers of prizes, awards, or compensation in contests for the determination of skill, defines "skill" as a player's experience, precision, dexterity, or ability to use his or her knowledge that enables him or her to obtain more frequent awards, prizes, or compensation than does another less experienced, precise, dexterous or knowledgeable player. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 3825?
HB 3825 is sponsored by Michael P. McAuliffe.
What is the current status of HB 3825?
This bill died with 94th 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.
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