HB2880

RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2880 amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gambling Act to revise restrictions on Board members and employees.

HB2880 amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gambling Act to remove restrictions on Board members and employees having prior affiliations with gambling interests. The bill removes the prohibition on Board members or employees being employed by or receiving compensation from entities engaged in gambling operations within the state. It also removes the requirement for Board members to disclose prior affiliations with gaming interests. The changes apply to both the Illinois Horse Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

4:00 PM

Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Gaming Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading