Illinois HB 1505: IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS
Status: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0185 (as of 2025-08-15)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 1505
Subjects: Agriculture, Public Safety
Sponsors: Bill Cunningham, Robert "Bob" Rita, Mattie Hunter
Bill Text
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