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HB 3931

Relating to efficient operations for interactions between residents of this state and government agencies; declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Dobson and 3 co-sponsors

HB 3931 appropriates $275.7 million to fund the Illinois Gaming Board’s regulatory operations, enforcement, and local-government distributions for fiscal year starting July 1, 2025

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3931

Summary — HB 3931 (104th General Assembly, 2025-2026)

Status: In committee upon adjournment
Introduced: Feb 25 / Filed Mar 6, 2025 — Rep. Robyn Gabel
Effective date in text: July 1, 2025 (note: bill title references an emergency declaration)

Purpose

HB 3931 is an appropriations bill that provides funding for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill allocates funds to support IGB personnel, operations, regulatory implementation and administration of gaming laws, enforcement activities, and distributions to local governments for gaming-related taxes.

Key provisions and dollar amounts

Total appropriation: $275,745,000 (from Other State Funds), split between two funds:

  • Payable from the State Gaming Fund — Total: $256,745,000

    • Personal Services: $25,365,000
    • State contributions to State Employees' Retirement System: $12,920,000
    • Social Security: $855,000
    • Group Insurance: $7,220,000
    • Contractual Services: $700,000
    • Travel: $40,000
    • Commodities: $20,000
    • Printing: $2,000
    • Equipment: $100,000
    • Electronic Data Processing: $2,033,000
    • Telecommunication Services: $240,000
    • Operation of Auto Equipment: $50,000
    • Refunds: $50,000
    • Expenses related to the Illinois State Police: $11,700,000
    • Distributions to local governments for admissions and wagering tax (including prior years' costs): $165,000,000
    • Costs for implementation/administration of the Video Gaming Act: $22,950,000
    • Costs for implementation/administration of the Illinois Gambling Act: $7,500,000

  • Payable from the Sports Wagering Fund — Total: $19,000,000

    • Implementation/administration of the Sports Wagering Act: $3,000,000
    • Distributions to local governments for wagering tax (including prior years' costs): $16,000,000

Who is affected

  • Illinois Gaming Board — operational staffing, IT, contractual, and regulatory activities funded.
  • Local governments — large combined distributions ($181,000,000) for admissions/wagering taxes and prior years’ costs.
  • Illinois State Police — $11.7 million for expenses related to gaming oversight/enforcement.
  • Gaming industry stakeholders (casino operators, video gaming and sports wagering operators) indirectly via funded regulatory implementation and enforcement.
  • State budget/funds — appropriations drawn from the State Gaming Fund and Sports Wagering Fund for FY beginning July 1, 2025.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced Feb 25, 2025; filed Mar 6, 2025.
  • Read first time Mar 27, 2025; referred to multiple committees including Rules, Elections, Information Management & Technology, and Ways & Means.
  • Public hearings held May 2, 2025.
  • As of Jun 28, 2025: In committee upon adjournment.
  • Text sets effective date of July 1, 2025 despite bill title indicating an emergency.

Impact

Primarily funds IGB operations and the administration and enforcement of Illinois’ gaming statutes for FY 2026. The largest expenditures are mandated distributions to local governments and funding for implementation of Video Gaming, Illinois Gambling, and Sports Wagering Acts, enabling continued regulatory oversight and payments tied to gaming revenues.

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

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