L
La Shawn Ford
IL House District 8
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 42Criminal Justice & Policing 39Healthcare 33Economy & Taxes 25Social Services & Welfare 22Education 17Labor & Employment 17Environment & Energy 14Housing 13Civil Rights & Liberties 11Technology & Privacy 11Banking & Finance 7Elections & Voting 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Agriculture 6Foreign Policy & Trade 4Gun Policy 3Other 3Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL House District 8 current
Illinois |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2007 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,564 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4587 — CHILD CARE DIRECTORS | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4941 — OLD UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4639 — JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3460 — COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5166 — DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5165 — RIVER ACCESS MODERNIZATION ACT | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4659 — DOMESTIC VIOL-COERCIVE CONTROL | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3393 — CRIM PRO--SPEEDY TRIAL TOLL | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4844 — JUROR PAY-EMPLOYER | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4862 — SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5434 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4284 — PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4758 — JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4982 — PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5274 — LAW ENFORCEMENT-VARIOUS | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4394 — SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTM INTERVIEW | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4966 — DCFS-SECURE ACT | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5081 — VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5329 — MENTAL HEALTH-COURT ORDERS | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1783 — ST BD ED-LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5263 — ECONOMIC STABILITY COMMISSION | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5511 — DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4842 — FIRST RESPONDER-STRESS SERVICE | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4695 — CREMATORY-CEMETERY REGULATION | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5107 — SCH SAFETY-PANIC ALERT SYSTEM | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (70 as lead sponsor)
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HR 961
IL · —
CONGRATS-CONGRESSMAN DAVIS
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HR 947
IL · —
MEMORIAL-JULIUS C. THOMAS III
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HR 929
IL · —
IDR-PROPERTY TAX STUDY
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HR 869
IL · —
CONGRATS-IRISH CARDIAC SOCIETY
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HR 273
IL · —
MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION
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HR 845
IL · —
MEMORIAL-KALEB DEER
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HR 104
IL · —
CONGRATS-CHICAGO NHS
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HR 57
IL · —
LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION
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HR 533
IL · —
MEMORIAL-JOSEPH CALDWELL
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HR 514
IL · —
MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ
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