HB2990
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What this bill does
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.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 85%
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 51 days ago · PENDING
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Public Engagement
102 witness slips filed
25 proponents / 75 opponents
78 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
102 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Shirey | Irving Athletic Club | James Shirey on behalf of ILBA Chapter #36 and Irving Athletic Club | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Keith Wetherell | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Kevin Steder | LampliterInc | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Lisa Todd | Pier 55 Lounge | ILBA | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Logan roche | Ilba | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Pat Doerr | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Tim Turczyn | Fire On Fifth Restaurant | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Angelo Velliotis | New velliotis Inc dba The Clark Street Dog | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 | |
| Anthony Salk | Lincoln Tap Room | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 | |
| Ed Warm | Joe's Bar and Carol's Pub | Joe's Bar, 940 W Weed St, Carol's Pub, 4659 N Clark St | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 |
| Jeffrey Hoffman | Village Tap | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 | |
| Pat Doerr | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 |
| Scott McCorkle | Damen Tavern | Damen Tavern | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 |
| Scott McCorkle | Halligan Bar | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 | |
| Scott McCorkle | Hook and Ladder Bar | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 | |
| Keith Wetherell | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-04-23 |
| Patrick Doerr | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-04-23 |
| Angelo Velliotis | New Velliotis Inc dba The Clark Street Dog | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 | |
| Cork and Kerry | Cork and Kerry | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 | |
| Guides Sports Bar | Guide Inc | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 | |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 |
| Pat Doerr | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Hospitality Business Association of Chicago | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 |
| David M DeVries | Parties on Pope | DeVries Family Inc dba Parties on Pope | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| John W Davin | SELF | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Pete Gwizdala | Crazy Times, Inc | Crazy Times, Inc | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Jaime Smith | The Office Lounge | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Joe Lohmar | Lohmar River Valley Enterprises | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| John Arena | City of Chicago | City of Chicago | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| John Hawkins | Anchor Boat Club of Springfield | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| John Scanlan | The filling station | John Scanlan Chawn Scanlan | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Michael Wall | Gold Rush gaming | Illinois beverageAssociation | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Michael D Keith | Northern Illinois food group dba Sammies | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Michael DAVID KEITH | Northern Illinois food group dba Sammies | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Michael KEITH | 2122 Grand LLC DBA Sammies | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Mike Lanman | Lanman Oil Company | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Nick Bowes | Bent River Brewing Co | ILBA | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| Randy Springer | Goodtime Docs | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Robert Robison | Boyd's Hideout | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| Steve Ludwig | Lud's Investments, Inc | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 | |
| William J Kunath | BS Choppers LLC | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-14 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-05-07 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-04-23 |
| Alex Sobor | Illinois Gaming Board | Illinois Gaming Board | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-19 |
| Allan | Limerick Lounge | LIMERICK LOUNGE, INC. | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Anthony Buzinski | Tony and Tinas deli | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Bobby Edwards | VFW | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Bryan Fruchtl | BBJT Gaming | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Clint Koester | Jewett Tavern | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| COLIN STEIBEL | BOODOCKS TAVERN | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Colleen Kowalski | Latham Tap Inc | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Craig Varner | Double Play Saloon | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Cristi Ausmus | Franny's | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Cyndel Dhom | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| David Tkach | Beavers Tap Inc | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Fred J Strauss | American | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Gene Lindow | Glo Bowl Family Fun Center | Glo Bowl Family Fun Center | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| James Panici | JVS Gaming LLC | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| jeanne doyle | Doyle's Pub | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Jeffrey Johnson | Veteran US Army | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| jennifer brey | Self | NA | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| john ebener | Ninth Street Pub | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kathryn Elder | Kuchies | ILBA | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Kevin Ausmsu | Franny's | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kim Weiss | Old Towne Pub | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Lindsay Morrison | self | self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Lorri Friel | Sheridan Tobacco and Spirits | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mark Brown | ACCEL Entertainment | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Michael rogers | backwater tavern | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Michael rogers | ldr services | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| michael schrock | 119 Pub, Linda's Place | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Michael Shipman | Ashleys Gaming LLC | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Michele scott | Cottage Hills VFW Post 7678 | self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Mikala Wink | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mike Lockwood | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| mike moreman | shelbyville moose lodge | shelbyville moose lodge | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| PANAYIOTIS EVANGELOU | ROXIE'S 1 & 2 | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Pat Heuer | Reds steak and BBQ | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Patrick J Hansen | 3rd Down Sports Bar | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Paul Jeziorski | Straight Home Bar | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Paula Matherly | Straight Home Bar | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| peter harkness | Big Slots | Big Slots LLC | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Rachel Stomiany | Mystic Vines | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Randy Springer | Goodtime Docs | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Robert L Clark | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Robert L Thomas | Self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Robert Robison | Boyd's Hideout | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Rueben R Garcia | None | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Samuel Stilley | Just One More Bar and Grille | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Scott Buesking | self | self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Steve Soble | District Brew Yards | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Tim McCarthy | Union Avenue Ale House, Inc | self | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Tina Buzinski | Tony and Tinas deli | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Tina Sue Jansen | The Awning | Sue Stege, Cindy Duncan, Elizabeth Schewe, Rick Matthews, Janice Bruns, Kelly Mauney, Caleb Mauney, Tina Jansen, Jennifer Fenton, Debby Hampton, Alice Matthews | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Todd-Leslie McGill | Sip & Play Wine and Gaming Cafe | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| WAYNE DAVID JANSEN | The Awning | Sue Stege, Cindy Duncan, Elizabeth Schewe, Rick Matthews, Janice Bruns, Kelly Mauney, Caleb Mauney, Tina Jansen, Jennifer Fenton, Debby Hampton, Alice Matthews | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| William Barnes | Shooters sports bar and billiards inc | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Zachary Stallard | Stop Predatory Gambling Illinois | Stop Predatory Gambling Illinois | Opponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Alex Sobor | IL Gaming Board | IL Gaming Boarf | No Position On Merits | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Lisa M Repko | OBriensCornerTavern | No Position On Merits | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
Action History
20 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Assigned toGaming Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Michael J. Kelly House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-06
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Terra Costa Howard Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Natalie A. Manley Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-03-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Ann M. Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Michael J. Kelly House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Terra Costa Howard Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Natalie A. Manley Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-03-31 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-24 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Ann M. Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |