Illinois HB 4551: CHARITABLE GAMES-LICENSES
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-03-27)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4551
Sponsors: Michael Crawford, Jehan Gordon-Booth
Bill Text
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