SB4042
View on ILGAVIDEO GAMING-VARIOUS
What this bill does
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that each licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment at which video gaming terminals are available shall have a payout device approved by the Illinois Gaming Board. Provides that no cash award for the maximum wager on any individual hand shall exceed the W-2G reporting requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service (rather than $1,199). Provides that cash awards shall be awarded in denominations rounded to the nearest 5 cent credit, with rounding conducted upward or downward as applicable. Sets forth circumstances under which a sales agent or broker may not be compensated. Provides, with exceptions, that a terminal operator shall not enter into any contract or agreement for the sharing, splitting, or payment of net terminal income with any other person. Sets forth prohibitions for sales agents and brokers in relation to current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments shall accept anything of value from a terminal operator or sales agent and broker, as any incentive or inducement to locate video gaming terminals in that establishment and licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no public officer may be granted a license under the Act. Sets forth investigation provisions. Makes other changes.
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 246 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
-
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.
-
Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
-
Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
-
Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
-
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.
-
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
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham | Chief sponsor | 208 | $416,371.76 | Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($11,500.00); Davita ($10,000.00); Illinois Venture Capital Association ($10,000.00) |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $11,500.00 |
| Davita | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois Venture Capital Association | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation Employees PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Verizon | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Nicor Gas | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Bridge Structural & Reinforcing PAC | — | — | 1 | $7,000.00 |
| Chicago Journeymen Plumbers' L.U. 130 PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,750.00 |
| CAR of Illinois PAC | — | — | 3 | $6,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 3 | $5,968.12 |
| NRG Energy | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 2 | $5,300.00 |
| Advocus National Title Insurance Co | — | — | 1 | $5,250.00 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | — | — | 2 | $5,007.93 |
| Enterprise Holdings PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Nicor Gas Company | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| United Assn of Journeyman & Il Pipe Trade Assn PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Breakthru Bev Illinois | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Southern Glazier's Wine & Spirits, LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Wine and Spirits Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corp | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Association Political Involvement Fund | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
3 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-06 — Referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |