# Illinois HB2990: VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT

Illinois HB2990, VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Michael J. Kelly (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB2990
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Subjects: gaming
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Prohibits a home rule unit of local government with a population of over 1,000,000 from enforcing any local ordinance passed prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act prohibiting the operation of video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the municipality. Prohibits a home rule unit of government with a population of over 1,000,000 from imposing any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ann M. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dave Vella (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Harry Benton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jay Hoffman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jeff Keicher (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sharon Chung (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terra Costa Howard (Democratic), House

## Actions (21)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-17: Assigned to Gaming Committee (House)
- 2025-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams (House)
- 2025-04-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher (House)
- 2025-03-31: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-12: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (House)
- 2025-03-12: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman (House)
- 2025-03-12: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard (House)
- 2025-03-04: Assigned to Gaming Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2990.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/10400HB2990.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-HB2990-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).