Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB3394      — CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY

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 February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill limits the ability to sue for gambling losses in Illinois fantasy contests.

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to specify that only residents of Illinois can sue for gambling losses. Additionally, it states that losses from fantasy contests cannot be recovered in civil actions.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you participate in fantasy contests in Illinois, you cannot recover any losses through legal actions.

Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the provision of the Code that provides that a person who by illegal gambling loses $50 or more to another person may sue for and recover the money or other thing of value, so lost and paid or delivered, in a civil action against the winner thereof, with costs, in the circuit court, applies only to a natural person with residency in the State of Illinois. Provides that losses as a result of participation in any fantasy contests against a fantasy contest operator, including single-player fantasy contests, are not recoverable under the provision. 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. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

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

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

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

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

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

  11. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  12. Assigned to Executive

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3394      do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the provision of the Code that provides that a person who by illegal gambling loses $50 or more to another person may sue for and recover the money or other thing of value, so lost and paid or delivered, in a civil action against the winner thereof, with costs, in the circuit court, applies only to a natural person with residency in the State of Illinois. Provides that losses as a result of participation in any fantasy contests against a fantasy contest operator, including single-player fantasy contests, are not recoverable under the provision. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3394     ?
SB3394      is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3394     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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