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IL HB5035
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rita
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AI Summary
- Removes the 1-year "cooling off" period restriction for employees of the Illinois Racing Board and Illinois Gaming Board who previously worked for or received compensation from gaming/racing industry entities
- Currently, employees cannot have worked for any person or entity that engaged in business with either Board, any licensee, or any licensee under the other Act within 1 year before employment
- Maintains the existing 1-year pre-employment restriction for Board members (gubernatorial appointees) while eliminating it only for staff-level employees
- Amends both the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 (230 ILCS 5/6) and the Illinois Gambling Act (230 ILCS 10/5)
- Retains other employment restrictions including prohibitions on employees whose spouse, parent, or child has financial interest in gambling or horse racing operations
Legislative Description
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Last Action
Assigned to Gaming Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Gaming3/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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