HB2947

GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois HB2947 amends the Illinois Gambling Act to exempt certain employees from occupational licensing requirements and introduces non-gaming.

Illinois HB2947 amends the Illinois Gambling Act to exempt individuals hired exclusively to perform functions unrelated to gaming operations from holding an occupational license. The Illinois Gaming Board may issue a non-gaming identification badge to eligible individuals upon payment of a non-refundable annual fee. To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and meet other criteria. The Board may suspend or revoke badges for various reasons, including making false statements or failing background checks.

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Roll Call Votes

114 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

9:30 AM

Gaming Committee Hearing

May 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date August 15, 2025

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255