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IL SB3899
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lakesia Collins
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AI Summary
- Creates the Sports Tourism and Regional Strengthening Act (STARS Act) to establish legislative findings supporting women's professional sports facilities in Illinois
- Identifies a shortage of suitable sports facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area due to deteriorating infrastructure, particularly affecting women's sports teams that have historically received less investment
- Cites the growth of women's professional sports, noting the Kansas City Current's $36 million in revenue in 2024—more than triple that of 8 other NWSL clubs—attributed partly to opening the first purpose-built women's soccer stadium
- Declares that construction of women's sports facilities would create skilled labor and construction jobs while promoting workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Contains only legislative findings and declarations with no funding mechanisms or specific facility proposals; takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
STARS ACT
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/6/2026
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