Date	Chamber	Action
2/7/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

70 ILCS 3205/2

from Ch. 85, par. 6002

70 ILCS 3205/3

from Ch. 85, par. 6003

70 ILCS 3205/9.5 new

70 ILCS 3205/13

from Ch. 85, par. 6013

70 ILCS 3205/7.8 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Modifies legislative findings. Provides that "facility" includes stadiums, arenas, or other structures for the holding of athletic contests and other events and gatherings, including, without limitation, professional women's sports. Provides that a person may not, on the basis of sex, be prohibited from participating in or receiving any of the benefits of programs or activities at facilities funded under the Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act. Requires the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on any male or female professional sports projects brought to the Authority by a professional sports team in the State. Provides that the Authority shall notify the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, and Minority Leader of the Senate of the proposal within 2 weeks of receiving a formal request or inquiry. Provides that, before the General Assembly authorizes the issuance of additional bonds under the Act to fund facilities for professional men's sports teams, each chamber of the General Assembly may hold a hearing to publicly review any proposal submitted to the Authority. Repeals provisions relating to a dissolved advisory board. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/7/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
2/7/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/7/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/26/2025	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

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