IL HB4679

Amends the Video Gaming Act to require the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to license applicants at 30, 60, and 90 days after an application is deemed complete

Status updates must include confirmation of active review, identification of outstanding documents or deficiencies, material concerns affecting suitability, and an estimated timeline for completion

If the Board does not issue a final determination within 365 days of a complete application, it must grant conditional approval unless delays are caused by the applicant, pending criminal investigations, or documented public interest risks

Conditional approval allows preparatory business activities but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is granted

Time periods are tolled when applicants fail to timely respond to Board requests, and the Board retains full authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition licenses upon completing its investigation