RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 2/18/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 230 ILCS 5/6from Ch. 8, par. 37-6230 ILCS 10/5from Ch. 120, par. 2405Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. 2/2/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/2/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026