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HB 2772

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Evans

The act expands facility definitions to include stadiums, venues, and related property, and adds a new rule prohibiting unlawful discrimination by anyone acting for the Authority i

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 2772

Summary — HB 2772 (Public Act 104-0246): Illinois Sports Facilities Authority

Status: Enacted as Public Act 104-0246 — Effective August 15, 2025
Statute amended: Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act (70 ILCS 3205) — changes to Section 2 (definitions) and addition of new Section 9.5

Main purpose

The Act updates the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act by (1) clarifying and expanding the statutory definition of "facility" and related terms, and (2) prohibiting unlawful discrimination by persons acting for the Authority in programs or activities offered at facilities funded under the Act.

Key provisions

  • Definitions (70 ILCS 3205/2)

    • Rewrites/clarifies the meaning of "Facility" to explicitly encompass stadiums, arenas, and other structures for athletic contests and public events (including professional sports), practice fields, and property related to or near such facilities (offices, parking, access roads, pedestrian walkways, transportation facilities, restaurants, stores, recreational facilities, landscaping, parks, etc.).
    • Retains definitions for "Authority," "Governmental Owner," "Management Agreement," "Assistance Agreement," "Financial Assistance," and "Tenant" with the clarified scope of "facility"-related property.

  • Unlawful discrimination prohibited (70 ILCS 3205/9.5 — new)

    • Adds a prohibition stating that a person employed by or acting on behalf of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority may not engage in "unlawful discrimination" (as defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act) with respect to programs or activities offered at facilities funded under the Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act.

Who is affected

  • Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (and persons employed by or acting on its behalf).
  • Governmental owners and tenants of facilities that receive financial assistance under the Act (including facilities funded or supported by Authority-issued bonds).
  • Users of Authority-funded facilities (professional sports teams, patrons, vendors, and the public) — programs and activities at those facilities are covered by the anti‑discrimination requirement.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025.
  • Passed both chambers with amendments (May 2025).
  • Sent to Governor: June 24, 2025.
  • Approved by Governor and became Public Act 104-0246: August 15, 2025. Effective date: August 15, 2025.
  • Enacted changes are limited to the definition updates and the new Section 9.5 anti‑discrimination provision in the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act.

Legislative history note

Earlier bill versions and committee synopses referenced broader provisions (for example, explicit references to professional women's sports and reporting/notification requirements). The enrolled and enacted Public Act, however, makes the changes described above — the expanded definitions and the specific anti‑discrimination clause applying to persons employed by or acting on behalf of the Authority.

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

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