HB2947 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
Last Action
08/15/2025 - 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
02/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
02/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
02/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
02/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
03/04/2025HouseAssigned to Gaming Committee
03/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000
03/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/17/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
03/17/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee
03/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 017-000-000
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/26/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
04/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
04/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
04/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/29/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
04/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
04/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
05/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
05/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
05/08/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 010-000-000
05/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
05/14/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025
05/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
05/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
05/21/2025HouseArrived in House
05/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
05/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
05/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
05/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Gaming Committee
05/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 016-000-000
05/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
05/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
05/31/2025HousePassed Both Houses
06/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255