LOTTERY-AUTISM SCRATCH-OFF House SponsorsRep. Dan Brady-Daniel V. Beiser-Brandon W. Phelps 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 1605/2from Ch. 120, par. 115220 ILCS 1605/9.120 ILCS 1605/20from Ch. 120, par. 117020 ILCS 1605/21.10 new30 ILCS 105/5.875 new Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Requires the Department of the Lottery, beginning on January 1, 2017 or as soon thereafter as is practical, to offer a special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of research pertaining to autism. Requires the net revenue from that game to be deposited into the Autism Research Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by Department of Public Health for the purpose of making grants to organizations in Illinois that conduct research pertaining to the study, investigation, and experimentation ultimately resulting in a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as more effective treatment options. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the game. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Autism Research Fund. Effective immediately. 2/1/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Brady 2/1/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/1/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/29/2016HouseTo Finance Subcommittee 4/4/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 4/8/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die