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HB 4615

CHARITABLE GAMES-PENALTIES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Natalie Manley

HB 4615 adjusts penalties for violations in Illinois's charitable games regulatory framework, affecting how nonprofits and charities operate fundraising gaming activities.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
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Bill Summary · HB 4615

Legislative bill overview

HB 4615 modifies penalties related to charitable games in Illinois. The bill was recently filed but detailed provisions are not yet publicly available in standard legislative databases. This appears to be part of Illinois's regulatory framework governing games of chance operated by charitable organizations.

Why is this important

Charitable games generate significant revenue for nonprofits, churches, and community organizations across Illinois. Penalty structures directly affect how strictly these regulations are enforced and what consequences organizations face for violations, impacting both charitable fundraising and consumer protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty severity: Whether penalties are proportionate to violations or overly punitive/lenient for charitable organizations
  • Enforcement fairness: How penalties apply differently to established versus newer charitable organizations
  • Consumer protection vs. charitable access: Balancing strict penalties that protect participants against penalties that make charitable gaming economically unviable for small organizations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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