HB4885

CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY

Chamber Passed·4/14/26

Illinois HB4885 amends the Criminal Code to prevent recovery of gambling losses from fantasy contests and video gaming terminals.

Illinois HB4885 modifies the Criminal Code of 2012 to exclude losses from fantasy contests and video gaming terminals from being recoverable in civil actions. Specifically, losses from fantasy contests, including single-player contests, and losses from video gaming terminals licensed under the Video Gaming Act are not recoverable. The amendment applies to any natural person with residency in Illinois who loses $50 or more through gambling. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 14
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 13

2:00 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

May 18

Senate

Second Reading