HB2990

VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2990 amends the Video Gaming Act to restrict local ordinances and fees on video gaming in large municipalities.

Illinois HB2990 amends the Video Gaming Act to prohibit municipalities and counties with populations over 1,000,000 from enforcing local ordinances that prohibit video gaming within their limits. This change applies to ordinances passed before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Additionally, the bill limits the fees that can be imposed on video gaming terminals to $250 per year for both home rule and non-home rule units of government. These provisions affect how video gaming is regulated and taxed in large municipalities.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Gaming Committee Hearing

Feb 25

4:00 PM

House Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Gaming Committee

May 14, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams