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HB 4678
Illinois House•In House Committee
Summary
HB 4678, “VIDEO GAMING-ADVERTISING”, was introduced in the House on Jan 29, 2026 by Rep. Harry Benton (D). It was referred to Rules, and last saw action on Mar 27, 2026: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
Record
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HB 4678 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.
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Amends the Video Gaming Act. Replaces provisions concerning restrictions on advertising with language that provides that a licensee may advertise its video gaming operation through permanent physical signage, as long as the signage is securely affixed and not temporary or movable.
Sponsors
Rep. Harry Benton (D) sponsors HB 4678 alone.
Committees
HB 4678 went before 2 committees: Rules and Gaming.
History
HB 4678 has taken 5 actions since Jan 29, 2026, the latest on Mar 27, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 27, 2026 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | ||
Mar 12, 2026 | House | Assigned to Gaming Committee | ||
Feb 6, 2026 | House | First Reading | ||
Feb 6, 2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee | ||
Jan 29, 2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton |
Votes
HB 4678 has not gone to a roll call.
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