HB3731

RACING-COOK CNTY SUNSET

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3731 amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act to restrict additional standardbred racing licenses in Cook County.

Illinois HB3731 amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to impose a 35-mile radius restriction on the issuance of additional organization licenses for standardbred racing in Cook County. This restriction applies to licenses issued before the effective date of the amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly. The Illinois Racing Board must not issue a license within this radius of another license unless the racetrack operator provides written consent. The Board reviews applications within 21 days and may require amendments if deficiencies are found.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Gaming Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

4:00 PM

Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Gaming Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

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