SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES Senate SponsorsSen. Patrick J. Joyce-Christopher Belt, Meg Loughran Cappel, Paul Faraci, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Linda Holmes, Doris Turner, Michael E. Hastings, Michael W. Halpin, John F. Curran, Dave Syverson, Donald P. DeWitte and Seth Lewis 2/4/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 230 ILCS 45/25-115 newAmends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power to regulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 1/29/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 1/29/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/3/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton 2/3/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 2/3/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 2/4/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 2/6/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 2/9/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin 2/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran 2/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 2/18/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte 2/18/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis 3/4/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026