Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 10 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB2800      — SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES

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 January 13, 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 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill removes local authority to regulate or tax sports wagering.

This bill amends the Sports Wagering Act to prevent local governments from regulating, licensing, or taxing sports wagering. It takes effect immediately.

Summary

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power to regulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately.

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. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

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

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

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

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  15. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  19. Assigned to Executive

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  22. Referred to Assignments

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2800      do?
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power to regulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2800     ?
SB2800      is sponsored by Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Linda Holmes (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), John F. Curran (Republican), Dave Syverson (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2800     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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