HB2724

FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT

Chamber Passed·4/8/25

Illinois HB2724 establishes the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act, prohibiting family amusement establishments from facilitating or.

HB2724, known as the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act, amends the Illinois Criminal Code to prohibit owners or operators of family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices. It also bans advertising that promotes such wagering. The Act defines "amusement device" as games or machines activated by currency or other means, including games of skill, chance, or a combination of both. Exemptions include bona fide contests, pari-mutuel betting, and certain raffles and games of skill. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 109–0 · Apr 8, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in House

109 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Jan 6

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

Jan 5

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

Dec 1, 2025

House

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee