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HB1852Introduced in the House

HORSE RACING ACT ORG LICENSE

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Introduced by Sue Scherer, District 96

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

March 11, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

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