Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB2667      — AWARDS SHOW WAGERING

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 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 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Allows betting on awards shows under the Sports Wagering Act.

This bill expands the definition of 'sports event' to include awards shows like the Emmys and Grammys. It grants the Illinois Gaming Board powers to set rules for wagering on these events.

Summary

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, the term "sports event" includes any awards show. Provides that "awards show" means the Emmy Awards Show, the Grammy Awards Show, the Academy Awards Show, the Tony Awards Show, or any other live competition or talent contest. Grants rulemaking and emergency rulemaking powers to the Illinois Gaming Board to authorize wagering on awards shows. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 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. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  11. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  13. Assigned to Executive

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

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 SB2667      do?
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, the term "sports event" includes any awards show. Provides that "awards show" means the Emmy Awards Show, the Grammy Awards Show, the Academy Awards Show, the Tony Awards Show, or any other live competition or talent contest. Grants rulemaking and emergency rulemaking powers to the Illinois Gaming Board to authorize wagering on awards shows. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2667     ?
SB2667      is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat) and Mike Porfirio (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2667     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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