IL HB5139

Protects video gaming applicants and licensees from disciplinary action, license delays, or denials for operating gaming devices that comply with the Criminal Code of 2012 and are not considered gambling under state law.

Redistributes video gaming tax revenue beginning January 1, 2027: reduces Capital Projects Fund share from 83.7% to 80.84% and increases Local Government Video Gaming Distributive Fund share from 14.3% to 17.16%.

Repeals Section 27 of the Video Gaming Act, which prohibited political subdivisions from banning video gaming.

Elevates gambling offenses involving vending machines or electronic devices to a Class 4 felony under the Criminal Code of 2012.

Amends the Video Gaming Act to remove language that conditionally permitted game devices only when not used for gambling, replacing it with explicit compliance protections.