HORSE RACING ACT ORG LICENSE House SponsorsRep. Sue Scherer and Barbara Hernandez 1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 230 ILCS 5/3.075230 ILCS 5/19from Ch. 8, par. 37-19230 ILCS 5/19.5230 ILCS 5/19.10 new230 ILCS 5/20from Ch. 8, par. 37-20230 ILCS 5/26from Ch. 8, par. 37-26 Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately. 1/28/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer 1/29/2025HouseFirst Reading 1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez