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IL HB5469

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rita

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a one-time appropriation to cover thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing purse account payments for the 3-year period prior to the bill's effective date when appropriations were not made

  • Extends the required capital expenditure period for racetrack backstretch improvements from 5 years to 10 years following the start of an organization licensee's gaming operations

  • Reduces the initial fee per gaming position for racetracks in Cook County from $30,000 to $17,500, with payments limited to 720 of the authorized gaming positions

  • Extends the allowable payment period for reconciliation payments from organization gaming licensees from 6 years to 12 years in installments

  • Modifies calculation requirements for organization licensees' annual contributions to nonprofit organizations providing medical, family counseling, and similar services to backstretch residents and workers

Legislative Description

GAMING-RACETRACKS

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive3/12/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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