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IL HB4766
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rita
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AI Summary
- Illinois Racing Board may use audio or video recordings instead of court reporters to create verbatim records of regular and special meetings, unless emergency situations preclude recording
- Application fee to conduct a horse race meeting increases from $1,000 to $10,000, payable by certified check or bank draft
- Civil penalty limits increase from $5,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $10,000 to $25,000 for licensees per violation of the Horse Racing Act
- Applicants for organization licenses must have architect-certified plans and confirmed financing for race track construction, with completion scheduled before the applied-for meet begins
- Employment applicants for pari-mutuel clerk, parking attendant, or security guard positions must disclose convictions for theft, fraud, wagering during employment, touting, bookmaking, or other acts detrimental to racing interests
Legislative Description
HORSE RACING-VARIOUS
Last Action
Assigned to Gaming Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Gaming3/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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