STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF House SponsorsRep. Robert Rita-Jonathan Carroll-Katie Stuart-Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Maurice A. West, II, Janet Yang Rohr, Maura Hirschauer, Dave Vella, Lance Yednock, Dagmara Avelar, Joyce Mason, Terra Costa Howard, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Aaron M. Ortiz, Emanuel Chris Welch, Barbara Hernandez, Kambium Buckner, Suzanne Ness, Frances Ann Hurley and Deanne M. Mazzochi Senate Sponsors(Sen. Bill Cunningham-Mattie Hunter and Dave Syverson) 12/17/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0689 225 ILCS 429/10225 ILCS 429/105225 ILCS 429/115225 ILCS 429/125 Amends the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act. Adds student loan borrowers to the definition of "consumer". Adds to the definition of "debt settlement provider" any person or entity engaging in, or holding itself out as engaging in, or any person who solicits for or acts on behalf of such person or entity engaging in or holding itself out as engaging in, the business of student loan debt relief services in exchange for any fee or compensation assessed against or charged to a consumer. Excludes institutions of higher education from the definition of "debt settlement provider". Defines other terms. Requires a specified notice and disclosure to student loan borrowers to be included in advertising and marketing communications concerning student loan debt relief services. Requires providers of student loan debt relief services to provide a specified notice and disclosure before a student loan borrower signs a contract. Provides that any fees charged to a student loan borrower in exchange for student loan debt relief shall comply with a provision concerning fees. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 429/10225 ILCS 429/105225 ILCS 429/115225 ILCS 429/125Adds reference to:225 ILCS 429/1Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 429/1Adds reference to:230 ILCS 5/19.5230 ILCS 5/21from Ch. 8, par. 37-21230 ILCS 5/31from Ch. 8, par. 37-31230 ILCS 10/8from Ch. 120, par. 2408230 ILCS 10/8.1 new230 ILCS 10/13from Ch. 120, par. 2413230 ILCS 15/1from Ch. 85, par. 2301230 ILCS 15/2from Ch. 85, par. 2302230 ILCS 40/5230 ILCS 40/25230 ILCS 40/27230 ILCS 40/30230 ILCS 40/45230 ILCS 40/50230 ILCS 40/65230 ILCS 40/90 new230 ILCS 45/25-10230 ILCS 45/25-15230 ILCS 45/25-25230 ILCS 45/25-30230 ILCS 45/25-35230 ILCS 45/25-40230 ILCS 45/25-50Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides the application process for the issuance of an organization license for the standardbred racetrack in Cook County. Changes the bond requirement for an applicant for an organization license. Makes changes to the qualifications for stallions for the Illinois Standardbred Breeders Fund breeding. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that an applicant for a suppliers license under the Act that already holds specified licenses issued by the Illinois Gaming Board is entitled to licensure as a supplier under the Act without additional Board investigation or approval, except by a vote of the Board. Provides for the term of such a license. Adds provisions concerning harmonization of supplier category licenses. Makes changes in provisions concerning the wagering tax. Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Allows raffle licenses to be issued to fire protection agencies and associations that represent fire protection officials. Defines "fire protection agency" to mean a State, local government, or intergovernmental agency vested with the duty and authority to provide public fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical services or an organization that provides support or assistance to such an agency. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Creates a sales agent and broker license to solicit or receive business from current or potential establishments licensed under the Act. Allows a qualified fraternal organization and a qualified veterans organization that derive their charters from a national organization to apply for a license allowing video gaming if the proposed establishment meets specified criteria. Makes changes concerning the fees that may be imposed by units of government and distribution of license fees. Adds provisions concerning regulation by the State. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Changes the renewal period for a supplier license from one year to 4 years. Provides that beginning 4 years after issuance of the initial supplier license, a holder of a supplier license shall pay a $150,000 annual license fee. Until July 1, 2023, allows tier 1 sports wagers that are not related to an individual athlete's performance and are made in person on Illinois collegiate teams. Provides that the requirement that an individual create a sports wagering account in person at a facility to participate in sports wagering over the Internet or through a mobile application applies until the issuance of the first master sports wagering license issued to an online sports wagering operator or March 5, 2022, whichever occurs first. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Updates a version of existing law regarding the wagering tax that is used in the bill and makes changes concerning certain transfers from the State Gaming Fund. In provisions of the Video Gaming Act regarding the sharing of fees imposed by units of government between the terminal operator and the video gaming establishments, provides that the provisions apply to fees under the Act (rather than the Section). In the definition of "sports facility" in the Sports Wagering Act, provides that the exception for a facility that holds a seating capacity of greater than 10,000 persons is applicable in a municipality (rather than county) with a population of more than 1,000,000. Provides that a home rule municipality that has adopted an ordinance imposing an amusement tax on persons who participate in the playing of video gaming terminals before November 1, 2021 (rather than on or before November 1, 2021) may continue to impose such amusement tax pursuant to such ordinance but shall not increase, expand, or extend the tax or tax rate on such persons participating in playing video gaming terminals in excess of that tax or rate set forth in such ordinance and shall not otherwise impose any other tax upon certain entities or persons. 2/18/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/15/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll 3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee 3/22/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 3/23/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 3/23/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 3/25/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Higher Education Committee; 010-000-000 4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/9/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 4/15/2021HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar 4/15/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar 4/16/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness 4/21/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day 4/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley 4/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi 4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 113-000-000 4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate 4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/23/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 4/23/2021SenateFirst Reading 4/23/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 5/11/2021SenateAssigned to Executive 5/19/2021SenatePostponed - Executive 5/21/2021SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 29, 2021 5/26/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/26/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/26/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 5/27/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/27/2021SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 009-005-000 5/27/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading 5/27/2021SenateSecond Reading 5/27/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2021 5/31/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 15, 2021 6/15/2021SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael E. Hastings 6/15/2021SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 8/25/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 1, 2021 8/26/2021SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 8/26/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading August 31, 2021 10/13/2021SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b)(ii) this bill shall not be re-referred to the Committee on Assignment pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b). 10/25/2021SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Bill Cunningham 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 016-000-000 10/27/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 10/27/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments 10/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 10/28/2021SenateRecalled to Second Reading 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cunningham 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Withdrawn by Sen. Bill Cunningham 10/28/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Cunningham 10/28/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 10/28/2021Senate3/5 Vote Required 10/28/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-012-000 10/28/2021HouseArrived in House 10/28/2021HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita 10/28/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4 10/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 10/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 10/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 10/28/2021House3/5 Vote Required 10/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 100-011-001 10/28/2021House3/5 Vote Required 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 100-011-001 10/28/2021House3/5 Vote Required 10/28/2021HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 100-011-001 10/28/2021HouseHouse Concurs 10/28/2021HousePassed Both Houses 10/28/2021HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 11/22/2021HouseSent to the Governor 12/17/2021HouseGovernor Approved 12/17/2021HouseEffective Date December 17, 2021 12/17/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0689