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HB4679

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VIDEO GAMING-TRANSPARENCY

What this bill does

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Requires the Illinois Gaming Board to provide written status updates to each applicant for a license issued under the Act no later than 30, 60, and 90 days after the date the application is deemed complete by the Board. Sets forth information to be included in the written status updates. Provides that if the Board has not issued a final determination approving or denying an application within 365 days after the date the application is deemed complete, the Board shall issue a conditional approval to the applicant unless the delay is attributable to: the applicant's failure to timely provide requested information or documentation; a pending criminal investigation or enforcement action directly involving the applicant; or a written finding by the Board, supported by specific facts, that issuance of a conditional approval would pose a material risk to the public interest or the integrity of video gaming. Provides that a conditional approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with preparatory business activities consistent with licensure but does not authorize operation of video gaming terminals until final approval is issued. Provides that nothing limits the Board's authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or condition a license upon completion of its investigation. Provides that any delay caused by the applicant's failure to timely respond to a written request from the Board tolls the time periods until the requested information is received. Allows the Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.

Sponsor: Kam Buckner Chamber: House Introduced: 2026-01-29
Stuck
P(Advance)
27.6%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
6.2%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 72% FORECAST

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 62 days ago · SLOW

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. 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.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

7 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-06 — Referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-01-29 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kam Buckner House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2026-01-29 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-01-29 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-01-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-01-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nicholas K. Smith Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-02-06 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.
2026-02-06 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.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-01-29 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kam Buckner House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-01-29 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-29 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-30 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Nicholas K. Smith Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-06 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-06 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —