HB4487 Summary

• Creates a special instant scratch-off lottery game beginning January 1, 2019, with net revenue dedicated to upkeep, maintenance, and improvements of Illinois state and local parks.

• Establishes the Illinois Parks Scratch-off Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury to receive net revenue from the parks scratch-off game and distribute funds to the Department of Natural Resources for park purposes and grants.

• Defines "net revenue" as total ticket sales minus prize payouts and actual administrative expenses directly related to the scratch-off game.

• Requires the Department of Lottery to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the parks scratch-off game, with this Section taking precedence if inconsistent with other provisions of the Illinois Lottery Law.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.