All Roll Calls
Yes: 16 • No: 0
IllinoisHB4679104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
VIDEO GAMING-TRANSPARENCY
Sponsored By: Kam Buckner (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to each applicant for a license issued under the Act no later than 30, 60, and 90 days after the date the application is deemed complete by the Board. Sets forth information to be included in the written status updates. Provides that if the Board has not issued a final determination approving or denying an application within 365 days after the date the application is deemed complete, the Board shall issue a conditional approval to the applicant unless the delay is attributable to: the applicant's failure to timely provide requested information or documentation; a pending criminal investigation or enforcement action directly involving the applicant; or a written finding by the Board, supported by specific facts, that issuance of a conditional approval would pose a material risk to the public interest or the integrity of video gaming. Provides that a conditional approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with preparatory business activities consistent with licensure but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is issued. Provides that nothing limits the Board's authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition a license upon completion of its investigation. Provides that any delay caused by the applicant's failure to timely respond to a written request from the Board tolls the time periods until the requested information is received. Allows the Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kam Buckner
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Curtis J. Tarver, II
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Nicholas K. Smith
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee;
Yes: 16 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 016-000-000
3/25/2026HouseAssigned to Gaming Committee
3/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/6/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
1/30/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
1/30/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
1/29/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
1/29/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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