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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 4614 — JUV CT&PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4323 — COMMEMORATIVE DAY-EMMETT TILL | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1581 — EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5468 — MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4039 — HOPE ACT | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4520 — $BD HIGHER ED-HUNGER FREE PRO | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4542 — MHDDSA-ONE'S OWN HOME-DEFINED | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 744 — REGULATION-TECH | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2929 — DHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1486 — CONSUMER FRAUD-FEE DISCLOSURE | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3564 — HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE | Not voting | Feb 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3564 — HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE | Not voting | Feb 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3564 — HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE | Not voting | Feb 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2539 — DHS-BILLING CODES-UPDATE TERMS | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1088 — DOC&DJJ-TRANSFER REQUEST | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 697 — EPSTEIN FILES-RELEASE | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1391 — REFUSAL WAIVE SERVICE SUMMONS | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 55 — AUDITOR GEN-APPOINTMENT | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 695 — OPPOSES-IL SB3572 | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 696 — CONDEMNS-PRESIDENT TRUMP POST | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3454 — EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3769 — OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY REFERRALS | Not voting | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 598 — GOVERNMENT-TECH | Not voting | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 629 — RECOGNIZES-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 623 — DJT-SUSPEND TARIFF SCHEME | Yea | Jan 21, 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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