Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 4679
Session 104th
Video Gaming-Transparency
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 2026
First Action
Jan 29, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4679
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Edgar González, Jr.
Cosponsor
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 25, 2026
Motion Text
Gaming
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to each applicant for a license issued under the Act no later than 30, 60, and 90 days after the date the application is deemed complete by the Board. Sets forth information to be included in the written status updates. Provides that if the Board has not issued a final determination approving or denying an application within 365 days after the date the application is deemed complete, the Board shall issue a conditional approval to the applicant unless the delay is attributable to: the applicant's failure to timely provide requested information or documentation; a pending criminal investigation or enforcement action directly involving the applicant; or a written finding by the Board, supported by specific facts, that issuance of a conditional approval would pose a material risk to the public interest or the integrity of video gaming. Provides that a conditional approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with preparatory business activities consistent with licensure but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is issued. Provides that nothing limits the Board's authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition a license upon completion of its investigation. Provides that any delay caused by the applicant's failure to timely respond to a written request from the Board tolls the time periods until the requested information is received. Allows the Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
Actions (10)
03/26/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/25/2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 016-000-000
03/12/2026
House
Assigned to Gaming Committee
02/06/2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee
02/06/2026
House
First Reading
01/30/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
01/30/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
01/29/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
01/29/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
01/29/2026
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
Sources
Record Created
Mar 2, 2026 4:35:26 PM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 6:58:07 PM