SB2523 Summary

• Changes the Illinois Gaming Board's authority to "shall utilize" (mandatory) rather than "may utilize" (discretionary) all independent outside testing laboratories accredited by national accreditation bodies for examining gaming equipment.

• Requires testing laboratories to be found suitable by the Board and hold a license in good standing or be recognized to perform examinations in New Jersey, Nevada, or Ohio; prohibits the Board from unreasonably withholding recognition of qualified accredited laboratories.

• Applies the same mandatory testing laboratory requirements to the Video Gaming Act, changing language from "may" to "shall" utilize all accredited independent outside testing laboratories.

• Clarifies that the Board cannot use subjective judgment to reject accredited laboratories, instead establishing objective criteria based on national accreditation status and licensing in specified jurisdictions.