Illinois HB4171: SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES

What the bill says

A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB4171Introduced 10/28/2025, by Rep. Daniel Didech - Curtis J. Tarver, II - Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar - Edgar González, Jr. - Michael J. Kelly, et al.SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 45/25-115 new 230 ILCS 45/25-115 new ILCS 45/25-115 new Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power toregulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately…

From the introduced text, October 20, 2025:

A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB4171Introduced 10/28/2025, by Rep. Daniel Didech - Curtis J. Tarver, II - Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar - Edgar González, Jr. - Michael J. Kelly, et al.SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 45/25-115 new 230 ILCS 45/25-115 new ILCS 45/25-115 new Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power toregulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately. LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b A BILL FOR HB4171LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b HB4171 LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b HB4171 LRB104 15929 JDS 29164 b AN ACT concerning gaming. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 5.The Sports Wagering Act is amended by adding Section 25-115 as follows: (230 ILCS 45/25-115 new) [ADDED: Sec. 25-115. ][ADDED: Home rule.] [ADDED: (a) The regulation and licensing of sports wagering, ] [ADDED: including, but not limited to, the imposition of fees, ] [ADDED: surcharges, or other costs for the privilege of conducting or ] [ADDED: participating in sports wagering, are exclusive powers and ] [ADDED: functions of the State. A home rule unit may not regulate or ] [ADDED: license sports wagering. This subsection (a) is a denial and ] [ADDED: limitation of home rule powers and …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Didech (D, 59) · primary sponsor
• Curtis Tarver (D, 25)
• Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D, 22)
• Edgar González (D, 23)
• Michael J. Kelly (D, 15)
• John M. Cabello (R, 90)
• Katie Stuart (D, 112)
• Jeff Keicher (R, 70)
• Lawrence Walsh (D, 86)
• Martin J. Moylan (D)
• Brad Stephens (R, 20)
• Rita Mayfield (D, 60)

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2. April 10, 2026: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
3. April 10, 2026: Second Reading - Short Debate
4. February 19, 2026: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5. February 19, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
6. February 19, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
7. February 19, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
8. February 19, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
9. February 19, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
10. February 18, 2026: Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000

Votes

• Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee (February 18, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4171?

HB4171 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES.

What does HB4171 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB4171Introduced 10/28/2025, by Rep. Daniel Didech - Curtis J. Tarver, II - Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar - Edgar González, Jr. - Michael J. Kelly, et al.SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 45/25-115 new 230 ILCS 45/25-115 new ILCS 45/25-115 new Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Denies home rule units the power toregulate, license, or tax sports wagering. Effective immediately…

What is the status of HB4171?

In committee as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4171?

Daniel Didech (D, 59), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4171?

On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4171&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114