Public Act 103-0381

SB1508 EnrolledLRB103 29533 AMQ 55928 b



 AN ACT concerning gaming.


 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,

represented in the General Assembly:



 Section 5. The Illinois Lottery Law is amended by changing 
Sections 9.3, 20, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10, 21.11, 
and 21.13 and by adding Sections 21.4, 21.15, 21.16, and 21.17 
as follows:

 (20 ILCS 1605/9.3)
 Sec. 9.3. Expenditure and distribution of lottery 
proceeds.
 (a) Beginning July 1, 2022, except as provided in Sections 
21.4, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10, 21.11, 21.12, and 
21.13, 21.15, and 21.16 of this Law Act and Section 25-70 of 
the Sports Wagering Act, the Department shall distribute all 
proceeds of lottery tickets and shares sold in the following 
priority and manner:
  (1) The payment of prizes and retailer bonuses.
  (2) The payment of costs incurred in the operation and 
 administration of the Lottery, including the payment of 
 sums due to the private manager under the management 
 agreement with the Department and including costs of 
 administering the Lottery sports wagering program pursuant 
 to Section 25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act.
  (3) On the last day of each month or as soon thereafter 
 as possible, the State Comptroller shall direct and the 
 State Treasurer shall transfer from the State Lottery Fund 
 to the Common School Fund the Department's estimate of net 
 lottery proceeds.
  (4) If an amount in excess of the annual net lottery 
 proceeds is transferred for a fiscal year, then the 
 Department shall offset the monthly transfers of estimated 
 net lottery proceeds during the following fiscal year by 
 that excess amount. If an amount less than the annual net 
 lottery proceeds is transferred for a fiscal year, then 
 after the related annual fiscal year audit is completed 
 following such fiscal year, the Department shall direct 
 the deposit of any remaining annual net lottery proceeds 
 from such fiscal year, subject to payments under 
 paragraphs (1) and (2), into the Common School Fund as 
 soon thereafter as possible.
 (b) The net lottery proceeds shall be determined by 
deducting from total annual lottery proceeds the expenditures 
required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). The 
total annual lottery proceeds and annual net lottery proceeds 
shall be determined according to generally accepted accounting 
principles for governmental entities and verified by an annual 
fiscal year audit.

(Source: P.A. 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)



 (20 ILCS 1605/20) (from Ch. 120, par. 1170)


 Sec. 20. State Lottery Fund.

 (a) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund 
to be
known as the State Lottery Fund. Such fund shall consist 
of all revenues
received from (1) the sale of lottery tickets 
or shares, (net of
commissions, fees
representing those 
expenses that are directly proportionate to the
sale of 
tickets or shares at the agent location, and prizes of less

than
$600 which
have been validly paid at the agent
level), (2) 
application fees,
and (3) all other sources including moneys 
credited or transferred thereto
from
any other fund
or source 
pursuant to law. Interest earnings of the State Lottery Fund

shall be credited to the Common School Fund.
 (a-5) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.4 of this Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.4. 

 (b) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.5 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.5.

 (c) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.6 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.6.
 (d) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.7 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.7.

 (e)
The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.8
of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.8.

 (f) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.9 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.9. 
 (g) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.10 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 
21.10. 
 (h) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.11 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 
21.11. 
 (i) (Blank). The receipt and distribution of moneys under 
Section 21.12 of this Act shall be in accordance with Section 
21.12. 
 (j) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.13 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 
21.13.
 (k) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act shall be in accordance with 
Section 25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act. 
 (l) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.15 of this Law shall be in accordance with Section 21.15. 
 (m) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section 
21.16 of this Law shall be in accordance with Section 21.16.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-561, eff. 8-23-19; 
102-16, eff. 6-17-21.)


 (20 ILCS 1605/21.4 new)
 Sec. 21.4. Joint Special Instant Scratch-off game.
 (a) The Department shall offer a joint special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of the
special causes 
identified in Sections 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10, 
21.11, 21.13, 21.15, and 21.16. The operation of the game 
shall be governed by this Section and any rules adopted by the 
Department. The game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as 
soon thereafter, at the
discretion of the Director, as is 
reasonably practical and shall be discontinued on January 1, 
2027. If any provision of this Section is
inconsistent with 
any other provision in the Act, then this Section governs.
 (b) Once the joint special instant scratch-off game is 
used to fund a special cause, the game
will be used to fund the 
special cause for the remainder of the special causes' 
existence per
the causes' respective Section of this Act. 
 (c) New specialty tickets and causes authorized by this 
Act shall be funded by the joint special instant scratch-off 
game. New specialty tickets and causes after February 1, 2024 
must have a sunset date. The Department shall be limited to 
supporting no more than 10 causes in total at any given time. 
 (d) Net revenue received from the sale of the joint 
special instant scratch-off game for the
purposes of this 
Section shall be divided equally among the special causes the 
game benefits.
The Department shall transfer the net revenue 
into the special fund identified for each
special cause in 
accordance with the special cause's respective Section of this 
Act. As used in this Section, "net revenue" means
the total 
amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of the 
amount paid out in
prizes and to retailers, and direct and 
estimated administrative expenses incurred in
operation of the 
ticket.

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.5)

 Sec. 21.5. Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game with the title of "Carolyn Adams Ticket For 
The Cure". The game shall commence on January 1, 2006 or as 
soon thereafter, in the discretion of the Director, as is 
reasonably practical, and shall be discontinued on December 
31, 2026. The operation of the game shall be governed by this 
Act and any rules adopted by the Department. The Department 
must consult with the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Board, 
which is established under Section 2310-347 of the Department 
of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the
Civil 
Administrative Code of Illinois, regarding the design and 
promotion of the game. If any provision of this Section is 
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this 
Section governs.
 (b) The Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Grant Fund is 
created as a special fund in the State treasury. The net 
revenue from the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure special 
instant scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Fund for 
appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the Department 
of Public Health for the purpose of making grants to public or 
private entities in Illinois for the purpose of funding breast 
cancer research, and supportive services for breast cancer 
survivors and those impacted by breast cancer and breast 
cancer education. In awarding grants, the Department of Public 
Health shall consider criteria that includes, but is not 
limited to, projects and initiatives that address disparities 
in incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer, based on 
data from the Illinois Cancer Registry, and populations facing 
barriers to care. The Department of Public Health shall, 
before grants are awarded, provide copies of all grant 
applications to the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Board, 
receive and review the Board's recommendations and comments, 
and consult with the Board regarding the grants. For purposes 
of this Section, the term "research" includes, without 
limitation, expenditures to develop and advance the 
understanding, techniques, and modalities effective in the 
detection, prevention, screening, and treatment of breast 
cancer and may include clinical trials. The grant funds may 
not be used for institutional, organizational, or 
community-based overhead costs, indirect costs, or levies.
 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from 
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the Fund. 
Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be deposited 
into the Fund.
 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the actual 
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to 
the Ticket For The Cure game.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Carolyn 
Adams Ticket For The Cure game, the Department shall not 
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any 
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.


(Source: P.A. 98-499, eff. 8-16-13; 99-917, eff. 12-30-16.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.6)
 Sec. 21.6. Scratch-off for Illinois veterans.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of Illinois veterans. The 
game shall commence on January 1, 2006 or as soon thereafter, 
at the discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical. 
The operation of the game shall be governed by this Act and any 
rules adopted by the Department. If any provision of this 
Section is inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, 
then this Section governs.
 (b) The Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund is created as a 
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the 
Illinois veterans scratch-off game shall be deposited into the 
Fund for appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the 
Department of Veterans' Affairs for making grants, funding 
additional services, or conducting additional research 
projects relating to each of the following:
  (i) veterans' behavioral health services;
  (ii) veterans' homelessness;
  (iii) the health insurance costs of veterans;
  (iv) veterans' disability benefits, including but not 
 limited to, disability benefits provided by veterans 
 service organizations and veterans assistance commissions 
 or centers;
  (v) the long-term care of veterans; provided that, 
 beginning with moneys appropriated for fiscal year 2008, 
 no more than 20% of such moneys shall be used for health 
 insurance costs;
  (vi) veteran employment and employment training; and 
  (vii) veterans' emergency financial assistance, 
 including, but not limited to, past due utilities, 
 housing, and transportation costs. 
 In order to expend moneys from this special fund, 
beginning with moneys appropriated for fiscal year 2008, the 
Director of Veterans' Affairs shall appoint a 3-member funding 
authorization committee. The Director shall designate one of 
the members as chairperson. The committee shall meet on a 
quarterly basis, at a minimum, and shall authorize expenditure 
of moneys from the special fund by a two-thirds vote. 
Decisions of the committee shall not take effect unless and 
until approved by the Director of Veterans' Affairs. Each 
member of the committee shall serve until a replacement is 
named by the Director of Veterans' Affairs. One member of the 
committee shall be a member of the Veterans' Advisory Council.
 Moneys collected from the special instant scratch-off game 
shall be used only as a supplemental financial resource and 
shall not supplant existing moneys that the Department of 
Veterans' Affairs may currently expend for the purposes set 
forth in items (i) through (v).

 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards 
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the 
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be 
deposited into the Fund.

 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
the prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the 
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely 
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.

 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Illinois 
veterans scratch-off game, the Department shall not 
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any 
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-948, eff. 1-1-23.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.7)
 Sec. 21.7. Scratch-out Multiple Sclerosis scratch-off 
game.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of research pertaining to 
multiple sclerosis. The game shall commence on July 1, 2008 or 
as soon thereafter, in the discretion of the Director, as is 
reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be 
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department. 
If any provision of this Section is inconsistent with any 
other provision of this Act, then this Section governs.

 (b) The Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund is created as a 
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the 
scratch-out multiple sclerosis scratch-off game created under 
this Section shall be deposited into the Fund for 
appropriation by the General Assembly to the Department of 
Public Health for the purpose of making grants to 
organizations in Illinois that conduct research pertaining to 
the repair and prevention of damage caused by an acquired 
demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards 
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the 
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be 
deposited into the Fund.
 For purposes of this Section, the term "research" 
includes,
without limitation, expenditures to develop and 
advance the
understanding, techniques, and modalities 
effective for
maintaining function, mobility, and strength 
through preventive physical therapy or other treatments and to 
develop
and advance the repair, and also the prevention, of 
myelin, neuron, and axon damage
caused by an acquired 
demyelinating disease of the central
nervous system and the 
restoration of function, including but
not limited to, nervous 
system repair or neuroregeneration.
 The
grant funds may not be used for institutional, 
organizational,
or community-based overhead costs, indirect 
costs, or levies.
 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
the prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the 
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely 
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the 
scratch-out multiple sclerosis scratch-off game, the 
Department shall not unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted 
to marketing any other instant scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 97-464, eff. 10-15-11; 98-499, eff. 8-16-13.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.8)
 Sec. 21.8. Quality of Life scratch-off game.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game with the title of "Quality of Life". The game 
shall commence on July 1, 2007 or as soon thereafter, in the 
discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical, and 
shall be discontinued on December 31, 2025. The operation of 
the game is governed by this Act and by any rules adopted by 
the Department. The Department must consult with the Quality 
of Life Board, which is established under Section 2310-348 of 
the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the

Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, regarding the design 
and promotion of the game. If any provision of this Section is 
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this 
Section governs.
 (b) The Quality of Life Endowment Fund is created as a 
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the 
Quality of Life special instant scratch-off game must be 
deposited into the Fund for appropriation by the General 
Assembly solely to the Department of Public Health for the 
purpose of HIV/AIDS-prevention education and for making grants 
to public or private entities in Illinois for the purpose of 
funding organizations that serve the highest at-risk 
categories for contracting HIV or developing AIDS. Grants 
shall be targeted to serve at-risk populations in proportion 
to the distribution of recent reported Illinois HIV/AIDS cases 
among risk groups as reported by the Illinois Department of 
Public Health. The recipient organizations must be engaged in 
HIV/AIDS-prevention education and HIV/AIDS healthcare 
treatment. The Department must, before grants are awarded, 
provide copies of all grant applications to the Quality of 
Life Board, receive and review the Board's recommendations and 
comments, and consult with the Board regarding the grants. 
Organizational size will determine an organization's 
competitive slot in the "Request for Proposal" process. 
Organizations with an annual budget of $300,000 or less will 
compete with like size organizations for 50% of the Quality of 
Life annual fund. Organizations with an annual budget of 
$300,001 to $700,000 will compete with like organizations for 
25% of the Quality of Life annual fund, and organizations with 
an annual budget of $700,001 and upward will compete with like 
organizations for 25% of the Quality of Life annual fund. The 
lottery may designate a percentage of proceeds for marketing 
purposes. The grant funds may not be used for institutional, 
organizational, or community-based overhead costs, indirect 
costs, or levies.
 Grants awarded from the Fund are intended to augment the 
current and future State funding for the prevention and 
treatment of HIV/AIDS and are not intended to replace that 
funding.

 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from 
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the Fund. 
Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be deposited 
into the Fund.
 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the actual 
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to 
the Quality of Life game.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Quality 
of Life game, the Department shall not unreasonably diminish 
the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant scratch-off 
lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section in 
consultation with the Quality of Life Board.


(Source: P.A. 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.9)
 Sec. 21.9. Go For The Gold scratch-off game. 
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game with the title of "Go For The Gold". The game 
must commence on July 1, 2014 or as soon thereafter, at the 
discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical. The 
operation of the game is governed by this Act and by any rules 
adopted by the Department. If any provision of this Section is 
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this 
Section governs.
 (b) The Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children's 
Charities Fund is created as a special fund in the State 
treasury. The net revenue from the Go For The Gold special 
instant scratch-off game must be deposited into the Special 
Olympics Illinois and Special Children's Charities Fund for 
appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the Department 
of Human Services, which must distribute the moneys as 
follows: (i) 75% of the moneys to Special Olympics Illinois to 
support the statewide training, competitions, and programs for 
future Special Olympics athletes; and (ii) 25% of the moneys 
to Special Children's Charities to support the City of 
Chicago-wide training, competitions, and programs for future 
Special Olympics athletes. The moneys may not be used for 
institutional, organizational, or community-based overhead 
costs, indirect costs, or levies.
 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from 
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the 
Special Olympics and Special Children's Charities Fund. Any 
interest earned on moneys in the Special Olympics and Special 
Children's Charities Fund must be deposited into the Special 
Olympics and Special Children's Charities Fund.
 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the actual 
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to 
the Go For The Gold game.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Go For 
The Gold game, the Department shall not unreasonably diminish 
the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant scratch-off 
lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.


(Source: P.A. 98-649, eff. 6-16-14.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.10)
 Sec. 21.10. Scratch-off for State police memorials.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of State police memorials. 
The game shall commence on January 1, 2019 or as soon 
thereafter, at the discretion of the Director, as is 
reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be 
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department. 
If any provision of this Section is inconsistent with any 
other provision of this Act, then this Section governs.
 (b) The net revenue from the State police memorials 
scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Criminal Justice 
Information Projects Fund and distributed equally, as soon as 
practical but at least on a monthly basis, to the Chicago 
Police Memorial Foundation Fund, the Police Memorial Committee 
Fund, and the Illinois State Police Memorial Park Fund. Moneys 
transferred to the funds under this Section shall be used, 
subject to appropriation, to fund grants for building and 
maintaining memorials and parks; holding annual memorial 
commemorations; giving scholarships to children of officers 
killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty, or 
those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement; 
providing financial assistance to police officers and their 
families when a police officer is killed or injured in the line 
of duty; and providing financial assistance to officers for 
the purchase or replacement of bulletproof vests to be used in 
the line of duty.
 As used in this subsection, For purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
the prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the 
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely 
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the State 
police memorials scratch-off game, the Department shall not 
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any 
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section. 

(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.11)
 Sec. 21.11. Scratch-off for homelessness prevention 
programs.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs. The 
game shall commence on July 1, 2019 or as soon thereafter, at 
the discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical. 
The operation of the game shall be governed by this Act and any 
rules adopted by the Department. If any provision of this 
Section is inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, 
then this Section governs.
 (b) The Homelessness Prevention Revenue Fund is created as 
a special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the 
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs 
shall be deposited into the Homelessness Prevention Revenue 
Fund. Subject to appropriation, moneys in the Fund shall be 
used by the Department of Human Services solely for grants to 
homelessness prevention and assistance projects under the 
Homelessness Prevention Act.
 As used in this subsection, "net revenue" means the total 
amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of the 
amount paid out in the prizes and to retailers, and
direct and 
estimated the actual administrative expenses of the Department 
solely related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the 
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs, the 
Department shall not unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted 
to marketing any other instant scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section. 
 (e) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to affect 
any revenue that any Homelessness Prevention line item 
receives through the General Revenue Fund or the Illinois 
Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 

(Source: P.A. 100-1068, eff. 8-24-18; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.13)
 Sec. 21.13. Scratch-off for Alzheimer's care, support, 
education, and awareness. 
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of Alzheimer's care, support, 
education, and awareness. The game shall commence on January 
1, 2020 or as soon thereafter, at the discretion of the 
Director, as is reasonably practical, and shall be 
discontinued on January 1, 2025. The operation of the game 
shall be governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the 
Department. If any provision of this Section is inconsistent 
with any other provision of this Act, then this Section 
governs.
 (b) The net revenue from the Alzheimer's care, support, 
education, and awareness scratch-off game shall be deposited 
into the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund.
 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards 
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the 
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be 
deposited into the Fund.
 As used in this subsection, For the purposes of this 
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which 
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in 
the prizes and to retailers, and
direct and estimated the 
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely 
related to the scratch-off game under this Section. 
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the 
Alzheimer's care, support, education, and awareness 
scratch-off game, the Department shall not unreasonably 
diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant 
scratch-off lottery game.
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 101-561, eff. 8-23-19; 101-645, eff. 6-26-20; 
102-390, eff. 8-16-21.)

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.15 new)
 Sec. 21.15. Scratch-off for United Negro College Fund 
Illinois.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special instant 
scratch-off game for the benefit of United Negro College Fund 
Illinois in support of educational scholarships to university 
and college students. The game shall commence on January 1, 
2024 or as soon thereafter, at the discretion of the Director, 
as is reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be 
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department. 
The Department must consult with UNCF Illinois regarding the 
design and promotion of the game. 
 (b) The UNCF Scholarship Fund is created as a special fund 
in the State treasury. The net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game sold for the benefit of the United 
Negro College Fund Illinois in support of education 
scholarships to university and college students shall be 
deposited into the fund for appropriation by the General 
Assembly solely to the Student Assistance Commission for the 
purpose of funding UNCF Illinois Scholarship awards to 
university and college students. Funding shall be used solely 
for scholarship awards and not to cover any administrative 
costs of the United Negro College Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) 
nonprofit recipient organization. 
 Moneys received for the purposes of this Section, 
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special 
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards 
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the 
fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the fund must be 
deposited into the fund. For the purposes of this subsection, 
"net revenue" means the total amount for which tickets have 
been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in the prizes and 
to retailers and direct and estimated administrative expenses 
of the
Department solely related to the scratch-off game under 
this Section. 
 (c) During the time that tickets are sold for the special 
instant scratch-off game that benefits the United Negro 
College Fund Illinois in support of education scholarships to 
university and college students, the Department shall not 
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any 
other instant scratch-off lottery game. 
 (d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer the provisions of this Section. 

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.16 new)
 Sec. 21.16. Illinois DREAM scratch-off.
 (a) The Department shall offer a special Illinois DREAM 
instant scratch-off game for the benefit of the Illinois DREAM 
Fund Commission. The new revenue from the Illinois DREAM 
scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Illinois DREAM 
Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury. 
Subject to appropriation, money in the Illinois DREAM Fund 
shall be used to assist in funding scholarships and other 
statutory responsibilities of the Illinois DREAM Fund 
Commission. The game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as 
soon thereafter as is reasonably practical. The Department 
shall consult with the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission 
established under Section 67 of the Higher Education Student 
Assistance Act regarding the design and promotion of the game.
 (b) The operation of any games under this Section shall be 
governed by this Act, and any rules shall be adopted by the 
Department. 
 (c) For purposes of this Section, "net revenue" means the 
total amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of 
the amount paid out in prizes and the actual administrative 
expenses of the Department solely related to the Illinois 
DREAM scratch-off game. 
 (d) During the time that tickets are sold for the Illinois 
DREAM scratch-off game, the Department shall not unreasonably 
diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant 
scratch-off lottery game. 
 (e) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to 
implement and administer this Section in consultation with the 
Illinois DREAM Fund Commission. 

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.17 new)
 Sec. 21.17. Illinois Lottery Special Instant Scratch-off 
Task Force.
 (a) There is hereby created the Illinois Lottery Special 
Instant Scratch-off Task Force.
 (b) The Task Force shall study the joint special instant 
scratch-off game offered under Section 21.4 and make 
recommendations on:
  (1) maximizing revenue for this State as well as 
 various special causes;
  (2) whether to expand the program to additional 
 causes;
  (3) establishing criteria for special causes;
  (4) the impact on revenue of the joint special instant 
 scratch-off game; and
  (5) other issues related to the joint special instant 
 scratch-off game.
 (c) The Task Force may request testimony from any person 
or entity that may assist in increasing understanding of the 
joint special instant scratch-off game.
 (d) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:
  (1) the Director of the Lottery, or his or her 
 designee;
  (2) 2 members, appointed by the Speaker of the House 
 of Representatives, one of whom shall be named co-chair of 
 the Task Force;
  (3) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the 
 House of Representatives;
  (4) 2 members, appointed by the President of the 
 Senate, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task 
 Force;
  (5) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the 
 Senate; and
  (6) 2 members, appointed by the Governor.
 (e) Members of the Task Force shall serve without 
compensation for the duration of the Task Force, but may be 
reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and in compliance 
with the Secretary of State's travel rules required for 
attendance at meetings.
 (f) As soon as practicable, but no later than September 1, 
2023, all members shall be appointed to the Task Force. As soon 
as practicable after all members have been appointed, the Task 
Force shall hold its first meeting. The Task Force shall meet a 
minimum of 4 times.
 (g) The Department of the Lottery shall provide 
administrative support and other support to the Task Force.
 (h) By January 1, 2025, the Task Force shall submit a 
report to the Governor and General Assembly reporting findings 
and recommendations regarding the joint special instant 
scratch-off games.
 (i) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2027.

 (20 ILCS 1605/21.12 rep.)
 Section 10. The Illinois Lottery Law is amended by 
repealing Section 21.12.

 Section 20. The State Finance Act is amended by adding 
Sections 5.990 and 5.991 as follows:

 (30 ILCS 105/5.990 new)
 Sec. 5.990. The UNCF Scholarship Fund.

 (30 ILCS 105/5.991 new)
 Sec. 5.991. The Illinois DREAM Fund.


 Section 25. The Higher Education Student Assistance Act is 
amended by changing Section 67 as follows:

 (110 ILCS 947/67)
 Sec. 67. Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
 (a) The Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall 
establish an Illinois DREAM Fund Commission. The Governor 
shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, 
members to the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission, which shall be 
comprised of 9 members representing the geographic and ethnic 
diversity of this State, including students, college and 
university administrators and faculty, and other individuals 
committed to advancing the educational opportunities of the 
children of immigrants.
 (b) The Illinois DREAM Fund Commission is charged with all 
of the following responsibilities:
  (1) Administering this Section and raising funds for 
 the Illinois DREAM Fund.
  (2) Establishing a not-for-profit entity charged with 
 raising funds for the administration of this Section, any 
 educational or training programs the Commission is tasked 
 with administering, and funding scholarships to students 
 who are the children of immigrants to the United States. 
  (3) Publicizing the availability of scholarships from 
 the Illinois DREAM Fund.
  (4) Selecting the recipients of scholarships funded 
 through the Illinois DREAM Fund.
  (5) Researching issues pertaining to the availability 
 of assistance with the costs of higher education for the 
 children of immigrants and other issues regarding access 
 for and the performance of the children of immigrants 
 within higher education.
  (6) Overseeing implementation of the other provisions 
 of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly.
  (7) Establishing and administering training programs 
 for high school counselors and counselors, admissions 
 officers, and financial aid officers of public 
 institutions of higher education. The training programs 
 shall instruct participants on the educational 
 opportunities available to college-bound students who are 
 the children of immigrants, including, but not limited to, 
 in-state tuition and scholarship programs. The Illinois 
 DREAM Fund Commission may also establish a public 
 awareness campaign regarding educational opportunities 
 available to college bound students who are the children 
 of immigrants. 
 The Illinois DREAM Fund Commission shall establish, by 
rule, procedures for accepting and evaluating applications for 
scholarships from the children of immigrants and issuing 
scholarships to selected student applicants.
 (c) To receive a scholarship under this Section, a student 
must meet all of the following qualifications:
  (1) Have resided with his or her parents or guardian 
 while attending a public or private high school in this 
 State.
  (2) Have graduated from a public or private high 
 school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma 
 in this State.
  (3) Have attended school in this State for at least 3 
 years as of the date he or she graduated from high school 
 or received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
  (4) Have at least one parent who immigrated to the 
 United States.
 (d) The Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall 
establish an Illinois DREAM Fund to provide scholarships under 
this Section. The Illinois DREAM Fund shall be funded entirely 
from private contributions, gifts, grants, awards, and 
proceeds from the scratch-off created in Section 21.16 of the 
Illinois Lottery Law. 

(Source: P.A. 97-233, eff. 8-1-11.)