HB2947 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
230 ILCS 10/9  from Ch. 120, par. 2409
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall not require individuals hired exclusively to perform functions that are not related in any way to gaming operations to hold an occupational license. Provides that the Board may issue a non-gaming identification badge upon payment of a non-refundable annual fee set by the Board. Sets forth eligibility requirements for a non-gaming identification badge. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Exempts individuals who are issued non-gaming occupational identification badges from submitting 2 sets of fingerprints with an application. Provides that the Board has the authority to rescind non-gaming occupational identification badges. Provides that all individuals holding non-gaming occupational identification badges are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board and the Board's standards and adopted rules. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Removes the background check eligibility requirements for a non-gaming occupational identification badge. Removes language allowing the Illinois Gaming Board to rescind a non-gaming occupational identification badge for any misconduct related to the performance of the holder's job duties. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Gaming Committee
3/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000
3/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/17/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
3/17/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee
3/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 017-000-000
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/26/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
4/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
4/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/08/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 010-000-000
5/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
5/14/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025
5/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
5/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
5/21/2025HouseArrived in House
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
5/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Gaming Committee
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 016-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
5/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255