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IL HB5140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Didech

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits owners and operators of family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices or advertising that promotes such wagering
  • Defines "family amusement establishment" as any business with amusement devices on premises, and "amusement device" as coin-operated games of skill, chance, or both where players impact outcomes
  • Exempts crane games with prizes valued at $25 or less, redemption machines with skill-based play and merchandise prizes, coin-operated replay games, vending machines, and bona fide skill contests with fixed entry fees
  • Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make facilitating or advertising wagering on amusement devices a gambling offense under Section 28-1
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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