HB4615

CHARITABLE GAMES-PENALTIES

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4615 amends the Charitable Games Act to regulate noncash prizes, set civil penalties, and restrict the conduct of charitable games.

HB4615 amends the Charitable Games Act in Illinois to specify that noncash prizes must be of nominal value or donated to the organization. It sets civil penalties for violations, with a maximum of $500 for the first event and $1,500 for subsequent events. The bill restricts the conduct of charitable games, including prohibiting certain games, limiting the number of events per year, and setting a maximum bet amount of $20.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Gaming Committee

Feb 3

House

First Reading