The 102nd Illinois General Assembly is in session through May 31, 2021. Listed below are some of the bills that have been introduced pertaining to alcohol, other drugs, and gambling. Hundred of “shell” bills on these topics have also been introduced.
Alcohol Bills
SB 104 – Home delivery of “Cocktails to go” and single servings of wine
HB 547 – Discounts on the sale or refill of alcohol in mugs, growlers, or glass containers
SB 297 – Legalizes production and sale of mead – up to 20% alcohol
HB 3495 – Shipping of beer and distilled spirits to homes
Marijuana & Other Drug Bills
HB 110 – Safe consumption sites where addicts could use drugs — heroin, meth, cocaine, opioids
HB 144 – Marijuana clubs, tours of dispensaries and grow operations, and temporary events where marijuana can be sold and consumed
HB 193 – Home delivery of marijuana
HB 715 – Bring your own marijuana — on site consumption in bars, restaurants, etc.
HB 3306 – Increases the size and number of Craft Grow marijuana operations
Gambling Bills
HB 849 – Allows bets to be placed on Illinois college sports
HB 1951 – Expands Internet Lottery to include online scratch off tickets
HB 2358 – Tax breaks for all casinos
HB 2360 – Tax breaks for sports gambling and casinos – 20% of “comps” not taxed
HB 3491 – Legalizes Internet slots, poker, table games at casinos and racetracks
HB 3667 – Master sports wagering license for professional women’s sports teams
***Report Courtesy of the Illinois bills provided by the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems from Springfield***
