Illinois · Senate Bill 118 · 104th General Assembly

DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

SB 118 Sponsored by Julie A. Morrison Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 17, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 17, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 3, 2025
  4. Passed the House May 29, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 29, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 10, 2026

What it does

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

Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public…

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Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidence of suicide attempts related to gambling disorders or gambling issues. Requires the Department to select the statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post, and each master sports wagering licensee shall include, on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorders; and to perform other actions. Allows the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.

Every action

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

Show the 67 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. CommitteePostponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  6. CommitteeDo Pass Executive; 011-000-000 · Senate Executive
  7. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  9. SenateSecond Reading
  10. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
  11. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  12. HouseArrived in House
  13. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  15. HouseFirst Reading
  16. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  17. CommitteeAssigned to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
  18. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  19. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  20. HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
  21. CommitteeRe-assigned to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
  22. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
  23. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
  24. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  25. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
  26. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  27. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  28. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Bob Morgan
  29. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  30. CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  31. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  32. HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
  33. CommitteeMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Ann M. Williams · House Executive
  34. HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-038-000
  35. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
  36. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000 · House Executive
  37. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  38. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled
  39. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  40. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  41. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  42. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  43. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  44. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
  45. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  47. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  48. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  49. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
  50. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
  51. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  52. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
  53. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  54. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  55. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  56. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3, 4
  57. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3, 4 - May 31, 2026
  58. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  59. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  60. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  61. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  62. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive · Senate Assignments
  63. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive · Senate Assignments
  64. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  65. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000 · Senate Executive
  66. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000 · Senate Executive
  67. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
  1. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
  2. SenateSenate Concurs
  3. SenatePassed Both Houses
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0563

Roll calls

10 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 6 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 3, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 112–0
May 29, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 112 No 0 Not voting 6
Democrats: 74 yes, 0 no Republicans: 38 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 112

Excused · 6

House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 19, 2025 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

 Passed 11–0
May 21, 2026 House Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

No · 4

 Passed 8–4
May 22, 2026 House Judiciary - Criminal House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Judiciary - Criminal - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 Passed 13–0
May 29, 2026 House Judiciary - Criminal House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Judiciary - Criminal - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 15

 Passed 15–0
May 30, 2026 Senate Executive House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Executive - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

 Passed 13–0
May 30, 2026 Senate Executive House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Executive - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 6 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.