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IL HB5048

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Protects video gaming licensees from disciplinary action or license denial based solely on ownership of "prize and gift kiosk" devices that comply with specified Criminal Code exemptions, provided devices are not connected to the Internet for gambling purposes
  • Establishes that gambling offenses involving internet-connected vending machines or electronic devices constitute a Class 4 felony
  • Prohibits municipalities from imposing restrictions or prohibitions on permitted gambling activities under state law
  • Requires businesses operating prize and gift kiosks to register with the Department of Revenue and register each kiosk as a Coin-Operated Amusement Device, with false filings subject to penalties for filing false reports
  • Grants jurisdiction over prize and gift kiosks to both the Department of Revenue and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Legislative Description

GAMING-PRIZE & GIFT KIOSK

Last Action

Assigned to Gaming Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Gaming2/24/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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