HB5141 - 104th General Assembly

AWARDS SHOW WAGERING
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel Didech
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.71 new
230 ILCS 45/25-66 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, the term "sports event" includes any awards show. Provides that "awards show" means the Emmy Awards Show, the Grammy Awards Show, the Academy Awards Show, the Tony Awards Show, or any other live competition or talent contest. Grants rulemaking and emergency rulemaking powers to the Illinois Gaming Board to authorize wagering on awards shows. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee