# Illinois SB2659: PERMANENTLY MOORED CRAFT

Illinois SB2659, PERMANENTLY MOORED CRAFT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Erica Harriss (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-05-22 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2659
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PERMANENTLY MOORED CRAFT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-05-07
- Last action: 2026-05-22, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Erica Harriss (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of State Fire Marshal shall adopt amendments to the rules set forth in 41 Ill. Adm. Code 149.20 to adhere to the intent of the U.S. Coast Guard in its June 21, 2004 Federal Register notice, which described that permanently moored vessels (PMVs) are gaming, casino, or other vessels that are designed and constructed for use by gaming operations. Effective July 1, 2025.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Erica Harriss (Republican), Senate

## Actions (11)

- 2026-05-22: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Assigned to Executive (Senate)
- 2025-05-07: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2025-05-07: First Reading (Senate)
- 2025-05-07: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2659.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/SB/PDF/10400SB2659.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-SB2659-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).