Illinois · House Bill 4885 · 104th General Assembly

CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY

HB 4885 Sponsored by Kevin John Olickal Passed one chamber

  1. Introduced Feb 3, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the House Apr 14, 2026
  4. Passed the Senate Next
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

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…

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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.

Every action

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

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Gaming Committee · House Gaming
  5. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  6. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee · House Gaming
  8. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Gaming Committee; by Voice Vote · House Gaming
  9. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 016-000-000 · House Gaming
  10. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  12. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  13. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  14. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
  15. SenateArrive in Senate
  16. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  17. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  18. SenateFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  20. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  21. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  22. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026
  23. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  1. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  2. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  3. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000 · Senate Executive
  4. SenateSecond Reading
  5. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026
  7. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
  8. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

3 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 106–0
Apr 14, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 106 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 106

Not voting · 5

Excused · 7

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 25, 2026 House Gaming Gaming - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 16

Not voting · 2

 Passed 16–0
May 13, 2026 Senate Executive Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 9

No · 4

 Passed 9–4

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

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.