HB4885 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/28-8  from Ch. 38, par. 28-8
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee