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SB3394Introduced in the Senate

CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the provision of the Code that provides that a person who by illegal gambling loses $50 or more to another person may sue for and recover the money or other thing of value, so lost and paid or delivered, in a civil action against the winner thereof, with costs, in the circuit court, applies only to a natural person with residency in the State of Illinois. Provides that losses as a result of participation in any fantasy contests against a fantasy contest operator, including single-player fantasy contests, are not recoverable under the provision. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  14. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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