Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 13 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB2990      — VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Prohibits a home rule unit of local government with a population of over 1,000,000 from enforcing any local ordinance passed prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act prohibiting the operation of video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the municipality. Prohibits a home rule unit of government with a population of over 1,000,000 from imposing any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Gaming Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

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

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  18. Assigned to Gaming Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2990      do?
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Prohibits a home rule unit of local government with a population of over 1,000,000 from enforcing any local ordinance passed prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act prohibiting the operation of video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the municipality. Prohibits a home rule unit of government with a population of over 1,000,000 from imposing any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.
Who sponsors HB2990     ?
HB2990      is sponsored by Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), John M. Cabello (Republican), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Jeff Keicher (Republican), and Ann M. Williams (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2990     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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