Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB2659      — PERMANENTLY MOORED CRAFT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill amends fire safety rules for permanently moored gaming vessels.

This bill requires the Office of State Fire Marshal to update fire safety rules for permanently moored vessels to align with U.S. Coast Guard standards. The aim is to ensure safety regulations are consistent for gaming and casino operations.

Summary

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of State Fire Marshal shall adopt amendments to the rules set forth in 41 Ill. Adm. Code 149.20 to adhere to the intent of the U.S. Coast Guard in its June 21, 2004 Federal Register notice, which described that permanently moored vessels (PMVs) are gaming, casino, or other vessels that are designed and constructed for use by gaming operations. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2659      do?
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of State Fire Marshal shall adopt amendments to the rules set forth in 41 Ill. Adm. Code 149.20 to adhere to the intent of the U.S. Coast Guard in its June 21, 2004 Federal Register notice, which described that permanently moored vessels (PMVs) are gaming, casino, or other vessels that are designed and constructed for use by gaming operations. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors SB2659     ?
SB2659      is sponsored by Erica Harriss (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2659     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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