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IL SB3394
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hastings
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AI Summary
- Amends Illinois Criminal Code Section 28-8 to restrict gambling loss recovery lawsuits to natural persons with Illinois residency, excluding corporations and non-residents
- Eliminates the ability to sue to recover losses from fantasy sports contests, including single-player fantasy contests, against licensed fantasy contest operators
- Maintains existing law allowing Illinois residents who lose $50 or more through illegal gambling to sue winners in circuit court to recover losses plus costs
- Preserves existing exception that gambling losses on licensed video gaming terminals are not recoverable
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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