HB5779 Summary

• Removes the one-year employment restriction for Illinois Racing Board members, allowing them to have worked for entities that do business with the Board, a licensee, or gambling licensees within one year before nomination by the Governor.

• Removes the one-year employment restriction for Illinois Gaming Board employees, eliminating the requirement that employees cannot have worked for entities that do business with the Board, a licensee, or horse racing licensees within one year before employment.

• Maintains conflict-of-interest prohibitions for both Board members and employees regarding direct financial interests, family relationships, and ongoing regulatory duties.

• Keeps existing restrictions on Board members and employees accepting gifts, engaging in political activity, and using official positions for personal benefit.