Illinois · House Bill 2947 · 104th General Assembly

GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

HB 2947 Sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2025
  3. Passed the House Apr 10, 2025
  4. Passed the Senate May 21, 2025
  5. To the governor Jun 24, 2025
  6. Became law Aug 15, 2025

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall not require individuals hired exclusively to perform functions that are not related in any way to gaming operations to hold an occupational license. Provides that the Board may issue a non-gaming identification badge upon payment of a non-refundable annual fee set by the Board. Sets forth eligibility requirements for a non-gaming identification badge. Effective immediately.

Every action

44 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 36 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Gaming Committee · House Gaming
  6. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000 · House Gaming
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee · House Gaming
  11. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 017-000-000 · House Gaming
  12. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  14. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  15. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  16. SenateArrive in Senate
  17. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  18. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  19. SenateFirst Reading
  20. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  21. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  22. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  23. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  24. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  25. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  26. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 010-000-000 · Senate Executive
  27. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
  28. SenateSecond Reading
  29. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025
  30. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  31. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  32. HouseArrived in House
  33. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  34. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  35. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  36. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Gaming Committee · House Gaming
  1. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 016-000-000 · House Gaming
  2. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
  3. HouseHouse Concurs
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255

Roll calls

8 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 114–0
Apr 10, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 114 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 77 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 114

Not voting · 1

Excused · 3

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
May 21, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 114–0
May 31, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 114 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 77 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 114

Not voting · 2

Excused · 2

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 12, 2025 House Gaming Gaming - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 15

Not voting · 3

 Passed 15–0
Mar 19, 2025 House Gaming House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Gaming - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 17

Not voting · 1

 Passed 17–0
May 7, 2025 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 3

 10–0
May 7, 2025 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 3

 10–0
May 29, 2025 House Gaming Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Gaming - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 16

Not voting · 2

 Passed 16–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.

All 2 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.