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HB2990Introduced in the House

VIDEO GAMING-HOME RULE UNIT

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Michael Kelly, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Prohibits a home rule unit of local government with a population of over 1,000,000 from enforcing any local ordinance passed prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act prohibiting the operation of video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the municipality. Prohibits a home rule unit of government with a population of over 1,000,000 from imposing any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Gaming Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  16. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  20. Assigned to Gaming Committee

  21. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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