Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB4679      — VIDEO GAMING-TRANSPARENCY

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 January 29, 2026. 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 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to each applicant for a license issued under the Act no later than 30, 60, and 90 days after the date the application is deemed complete by the Board. Sets forth information to be included in the written status updates. Provides that if the Board has not issued a final determination approving or denying an application within 365 days after the date the application is deemed complete, the Board shall issue a conditional approval to the applicant unless the delay is attributable to: the applicant's failure to timely provide requested information or documentation; a pending criminal investigation or enforcement action directly involving the applicant; or a written finding by the Board, supported by specific facts, that issuance of a conditional approval would pose a material risk to the public interest or the integrity of video gaming. Provides that a conditional approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with preparatory business activities consistent with licensure but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is issued. Provides that nothing limits the Board's authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition a license upon completion of its investigation. Provides that any delay caused by the applicant's failure to timely respond to a written request from the Board tolls the time periods until the requested information is received. Allows the Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 016-000-000

  6. Assigned to Gaming Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Gaming

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10002
Republican 6000
Total 16002
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4679      do?
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to each applicant for a license issued under the Act no later than 30, 60, and 90 days after the date the application is deemed complete by the Board. Sets forth information to be included in the written status updates. Provides that if the Board has not issued a final determination approving or denying an application within 365 days after the date the application is deemed complete, the Board shall issue a conditional approval to the applicant unless the delay is attributable to: the applicant's failure to timely provide requested information or documentation; a pending criminal investigation or enforcement action directly involving the applicant; or a written finding by the Board, supported by specific facts, that issuance of a conditional approval would pose a material risk to the public interest or the integrity of video gaming. Provides that a conditional approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with preparatory business activities consistent with licensure but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is issued. Provides that nothing limits the Board's authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition a license upon completion of its investigation. Provides that any delay caused by the applicant's failure to timely respond to a written request from the Board tolls the time periods until the requested information is received. Allows the Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
Who sponsors HB4679     ?
HB4679      is sponsored by Kam Buckner (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Nicholas K. Smith (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), and Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4679     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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