The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. André Thapedi (D-32) on May 13, "directs the Illinois Gaming Board to conduct a disparity study on whether minority-owned businesses face any barriers that prevent their equitable participation in the business of legalized sports wagering," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Carol Ammons (D-103), Luis Arroyo (D-3), Kambium Buckner (D-26), William Davis (D-30), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-33), La Shawn K. Ford (D-8), Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92), LaToya Greenwood (D-114), Sonya M. Harper (D-6), Thaddeus Jones (D-29), Camille Y. Lilly (D-78), Rita Mayfield (D-60), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-38), Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. (D-5), Justin Slaughter (D-27), Nicholas K. Smith (D-34), Curtis J. Tarver, II (D-25), Arthur Turner (D-9), Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7), Maurice A. West, II (D-67) and Michael J. Zalewski (D-23).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through May 23.
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