SB2666

VIDEO GAMING-PROHIBITION

Introduced·5/26/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2666 amends the Video Gaming Act to prohibit municipalities with over 2 million residents from enforcing local ordinances banning video.

Illinois SB2666 amends the Video Gaming Act to prevent municipalities with populations exceeding 2 million from enforcing local ordinances that prohibit video gaming within their corporate limits. The bill allows municipalities and counties with populations up to 1 million to enact such ordinances. Additionally, it permits qualified fraternal and veterans organizations to apply for licenses to operate video gaming terminals in municipalities or counties with populations up to 1 million that have enacted video gaming prohibitions. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

May 26, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

May 26, 2025

Senate

First Reading

May 26, 2025

Senate

Referred to Assignments