# Illinois HB2969: DA BEARS STADIUM OVERSIGHT ACT

Illinois HB2969, DA BEARS STADIUM OVERSIGHT ACT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Bob Morgan (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2025-03-21 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB2969
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: DA BEARS STADIUM OVERSIGHT ACT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Last action: 2025-03-21, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Bob Morgan (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Balanced Earnings And Record Standards (BEARS) and Stadium Oversight and Expectations Act. Sets forth the purpose of the Act. Defines terms. Provides that, to be eligible for public financing, a professional sports team must have achieved a 0.500 record in at least 3 out of the last 5 regular seasons. Provides that the eligibility requirement applies to all requests for public financing related to: (1) stadium construction; (2) stadium renovation; and (3) stadium maintenance. Provides that teams that have been in existence for fewer than 5 years are exempt from the eligibility requirement but must demonstrate competitive performance by achieving a 0.500 or above record in at least 2 out of the team's first 5 seasons before applying for additional public financing. Provides that the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall issue a public report confirming the team's eligibility before any consideration of public financing by the State or a unit of local government. Provides that, prior to any public hearing on a proposal for public financing, the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall publish a report detailing: (1) the team's performance record over the last 5 seasons; (2) the total amount of public financing requested; and (3) the projected economic impact of the proposed financing on the local community. Requires the report to be made publicly available on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority website at least 30 days prior to the public hearing. Provides that any team found to have intentionally misrepresented its performance record or eligibility criteria shall be subject to: (1) a fine of up to $500,000; and (2) a ban on applying for public financing for a period of 5 years. Allows the Attorney General to pursue legal action to enforce the penalties. Includes a severability clause. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Bob Morgan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Briel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anne Stava (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eva-Dina Delgado (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Harry Benton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sharon Chung (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terra Costa Howard (Democratic), House

## Actions (12)

- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-13: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton (House)
- 2025-03-04: Assigned to Executive Committee (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung (House)
- 2025-02-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel (House)
- 2025-02-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava (House)
- 2025-02-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (House)
- 2025-02-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard (House)
- 2025-02-14: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (House)
- 2025-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2969.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2969.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2969-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).