HB3159

SPORTS WAGERING-TAX

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3159 amends the Sports Wagering Act to impose a tax on sports wagering receipts and allocate funds to various state funds.

HB3159 amends the Sports Wagering Act to establish a tax on sports wagering receipts. The tax rates vary based on the amount of annual adjusted gross sports wagering receipts, ranging from 20% to 40%. The tax revenue is allocated to the Sports Wagering Fund, which supports local government fire departments, EMS ambulance departments, and other state funds. Beginning July 1, 2026, an additional 2% of adjusted gross receipts will be directed to local government fire and EMS departments in counties with over 3 million inhabitants.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:08 AM

Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 13, 2025

House

To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee