HB5702

IL GAMING OVERSIGHT OFFICER

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5702 establishes the Illinois Gaming Oversight Officer within the Illinois Gaming Board to oversee gaming regulation and promote diversity.

Illinois HB5702 creates the position of Illinois Gaming Oversight Officer within the Illinois Gaming Board. The Officer will oversee gaming regulation, collect data, and ensure coordination between state agencies. The Officer will also commission biannual disparity and availability studies, recommend policy changes, and pair minority businesses with terminal operators for mentoring. The bill allows for the immediate issuance of licenses to applicants previously denied based on lawful sweepstakes devices.

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History

Feb 24

House

First Reading

Feb 24

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 19

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris