FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT
Summary
Creates the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act. Prohibits an owner or operator of a family amusement establishment from facilitating wagering on amusement devices. Prohibits a family amusement establishment from engaging in advertising that promotes wagering on amusement devices. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a family amusement establishment from offering certain types of games. Defines terms. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes changes in provisions concerning gaming and syndicated gaming. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Didech
DDemocratic
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