HB5048Introduced in the House
GAMING-PRIZE & GIFT KIOSK
Introduced by Lisa Davis, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any rule of the Board and the applicant or licensee is not subject to disciplinary action, delay of Board consideration, or denial of any license based solely upon the ownership, operation, or possession of a game device if the game device is in compliance with specified Sections of the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, notwithstanding any other gambling offense provisions, a gambling offense involving a specified vending or other electronic machine or device connected to the Internet is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits any municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition on permitted gambling activities. Makes changes to the definition of "gambling device". Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Sets forth provisions concerning the operation of a prize and gift kiosk. Requires each business operating a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to register each prize and gift kiosk as a Coin-Operated Amusement Device. Provides that filing for a device other than a prize and gift kiosk shall be considered filing a false report or form with the State, and violators shall be subject to any and all penalties for that violation. Provides that the Department of Revenue and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission or its designee shall have jurisdiction. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gaming Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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