Illinois General Assembly
Illinois General Assembly

  Members  
  Committees  
  Schedules  
  Journals  
  Transcripts  
  Rules  
  Live Audio/Video  

BiographyBillsCommittees 
 
Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D), 8th District
La Shawn K. Ford is a Sponsor on all bills listed below.
Click Here to see only bills where La Shawn K. Ford is Primary Sponsor.
Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
HB1La Shawn K. FordHEMP CANNABINOIDS-MINORSHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB2La Shawn K. FordELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BANHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB3La Shawn K. FordREAL ESTATE ILLEGAL POSSESSIONHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB4La Shawn K. FordMEDICAID-PHARMACY SERVICESHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB5La Shawn K. FordCD CORR<21 YRS-MITIGATIONHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB6La Shawn K. FordBLIGHT MITIGATION ACTHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB7La Shawn K. FordCRIM ID-EXPUNGEMENTHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB8La Shawn K. FordELECTION CODE-PETITIONSHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB37La Shawn K. FordIL SPORTS FACILITIES-PROPERTYHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB38La Shawn K. FordCRIM CD-MOB ACTION-STREET RACEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB41La Shawn K. FordELEC CD-POST-CONVICTION VOTINGHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB70Diane Blair-SherlockPROP TX-DISABILITIESHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB473Camille Y. LillyEDUCATION-TECHHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee4/11/2025
HB744Mary Beth CantyREGULATION-TECHHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB762Suzanne M. NessREGULATION-TECHHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-044512/15/2025
HB1084La Shawn K. FordCHICAGO MAYOR RECALL ELECTIONHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB1085Lindsey LaPointeINS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITYHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-044612/12/2025
HB1112Jed DavisEDUC-TRADE COURSES-METTHReferred to Rules Committee1/9/2025
HB1143La Shawn K. FordILLINOIS CURE ACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB1224William "Will" DavisGOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGEHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-01688/15/2025
HB1227Sonya M. HarperENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB1288La Shawn K. FordELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE-ELIGIBLEHReferred to Rules Committee1/28/2025
HB1303Curtis J. Tarver, IIKRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTIONHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB1330Mary Beth CantyAGING-CCP-DIRECT SRVCE WORKERHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB1369Suzanne M. NessINC TX-CAREGIVERSHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB1388Debbie Meyers-MartinGAMING BOARD ID CARDSHThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-001-0004/7/2025
HB1429Kevin John OlickalBILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESSHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/12/2026
HB1437Bob MorganNON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOLHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-043411/21/2025
HB1443Nabeela SyedHEALTH CARE AVAILABILITYHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB1607Sonya M. HarperELIMINATE FOOD DESERTSHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-044712/12/2025
HB1611Kam BucknerCRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTSHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/12/2026
HB1628Will GuzzardiSEIZURE & FORFEITURE REPORTHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-01948/15/2025
HB1706Yolonda MorrisNURSE LICENSURE COMPACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB1710Kam BucknerCRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-01978/15/2025
HB1785Anna MoellerMEDICAID-STRIVE CALCULATIONSHReferred to Rules Committee1/28/2025
HB1819Curtis J. Tarver, IISMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate2/13/2026
HB1836Jehan Gordon-BoothEAVESDROP-STATEWIDE GRAND JURYHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-04591/16/2026
HB1910Anna MoellerLIBRARIES-OPIOID ANTAGONISTSHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-00568/1/2025
HB1927Camille Y. LillyCONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUNDSPursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments12/1/2025
HB2371Anna MoellerDENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITYHPlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 22/17/2026
HB2394Harry BentonVEH CD-WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTIONHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-043611/21/2025
HB2425Rita MayfieldINS CD-DISCRIMINATION-FELONYHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-02248/15/2025
HB2435Michael CrawfordTELE SOLICITATION-AUTO DIALERSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB2468Barbara HernandezPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB2502La Shawn K. FordSCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee4/11/2025
HB2507Kelly M. CassidyMEDICAID-NURSING PAYMENTSHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB2561Laura Faver DiasFREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CAREHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee4/11/2025
HB2656La Shawn K. FordCCAP-FEDERAL HOLIDAY PAYMENTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB2696Anne StavaSCH CD/SOPPA-COVERED INFOSReferred to Assignments4/23/2025
HB2715Lilian JiménezACUPUNCTURE-5-NEEDLE PROTOCOLHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB2727La Shawn K. FordVEH CD-TOWINGHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee4/11/2025
HB2750Barbara HernandezSNAP E&T PGRAM-PUBLIC COLLEGEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB2757Kimberly Du BucletREVITALIZE DOWNTOWN CHICAGOSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB2837La Shawn K. FordPEN CD-CHI FIREFIGHTER-SALARYHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB2927La Shawn K. FordINCLUSIVE HISTORY ACTSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB2929La Shawn K. FordDHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITESHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/12/2026
HB2933Sonya M. HarperAG-DROUGHT & CLIMATE-STUDYHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee4/11/2025
HB2992Theresa MahHOPE PILOT PROGRAMHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB3005Marcus C. Evans, Jr.IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALSHHouse Concurs10/30/2025
HB3037Janet Yang RohrRIGHT TO PLAY ACTSReferred to Assignments4/10/2025
HB3067Sonya M. HarperSMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGMSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB3069La Shawn K. FordNOTICES-ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3189La Shawn K. FordCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESHReferred to Rules Committee2/18/2025
HB3255Lindsey LaPointePUBLIC SAFETY BENEFITS-SPOUSESSReferred to Assignments4/9/2025
HB3320Kevin John OlickalRIFL ACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB3339Thaddeus JonesROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKINGHPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-00186/30/2025
HB3356Carol AmmonsHAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE REPEALHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HB3409Sonya M. HarperCOSMETIC PRODUCTS ACTSReferred to Assignments4/23/2025
HB3460Michael CrawfordCOSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICESHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB3461La Shawn K. FordREPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3462Carol AmmonsDFPR-CRIMINAL CONVICTIONSSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB3466Will GuzzardiPROP TX-AFFORDABLE HOUSINGHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3491Justin SlaughterREENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3512Kam BucknerHOSPITAL WORKER STAFF & SAFETYHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB3563La Shawn K. FordWIND & SOLAR FACILITY DRAINAGEHReferred to Rules Committee2/18/2025
HB3606Camille Y. LillyTOBACCO-ELECTRONIC CIGARETTEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3624La Shawn K. FordCD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOGHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3650Camille Y. LillyUTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATIONSRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments6/2/2025
HB3651Justin SlaughterNEW OCCUPATION REGULATIONHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3652Camille Y. LillyFUEL GAS DETECTOR ACTSReferred to Assignments5/1/2025
HB3714La Shawn K. FordCD CORR-UNCONDITIONAL SENTENCEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3719La Shawn K. FordLOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERSHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/21/2025
HB3751Jawaharial WilliamsDCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISESReferred to Assignments4/10/2025
HB3772William "Will" DavisSCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSIONHPlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 42/17/2026
HB3798William "Will" Davis$ICJIA-GRANT CHRCHRules Refers to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee2/17/2026
HB3996Lisa Davis$DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECTHReferred to Rules Committee2/26/2025
HB3998La Shawn K. FordMEDICAID-ELIGIBILITYHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4020Rita Mayfield$ICJIA-CHOICE GRANTHReferred to Rules Committee3/12/2025
HB4039Lindsey LaPointeHOPE ACTHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/26/2026
HB4207Yolonda MorrisINS-HEALTH/CORONARY SCANHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/19/2026
HB4236Rita MayfieldFELONY CONVICTION-PUB OFFICEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4248Maura HirschauerALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCYHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB4277Rita MayfieldNOTARIES-APPLICATION BY FELONHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate2/25/2026
HB4279Rita MayfieldPASSENGER RAIL PLANNING ACTHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4283Michael Crawford1ST-GENERATION HOMEBUYER LOANSHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/19/2026
HB4323Kimberly Du BucletCOMMEMORATIVE DAY-EMMETT TILLHPlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate4/7/2026
HB4339Kimberly Du BucletSCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTERHPlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate4/7/2026
HB4427Michael CrawfordFINANCE-CANNABIS REGULATIONHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4443La Shawn K. FordILLINOIS FUTURE FUNDHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4451La Shawn K. FordGOVERNMENT-TECHHReferred to Rules Committee1/20/2026
HB4515La Shawn K. FordCANNABIS-COMM COLL VOC PROGHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB4568Lindsey LaPointe$DHS-HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAMHAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee2/11/2026
HB4687La Shawn K. FordREPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACTHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/26/2026
HB4722Lilian JiménezWILL DEPOSITORY-CIRCUIT CLERKHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/27/2026
HB4801Will GuzzardiPROP TX-LOW-INCOME SENIORSHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5011Patrick SheehanMUNI CD-POLICE EVALUATIONHPlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate4/7/2026
HB5091Michael CrawfordPERMENENT PUNISHMENT REVIEWHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/20/2026
HB5125Lindsey LaPointeREVENUE-CREDITS-DEDUCTIONSHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5188Lilian JiménezIDPH-COMMUNITY HOSPITALHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5198Tracy Katz MuhlAFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILASHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB5371La Shawn K. FordPROP TX-PTELL CHICAGOHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5372La Shawn K. FordPROP TX-CERT OF PURCHASEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5425Mary Beth CantyNATURAL ORG REDUCE REG-ACTHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/25/2026
HB5503Edgar González, Jr.SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMAHPlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate3/26/2026
HB5570La Shawn K. FordREVENUE-PROP TX REPLACEHRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee3/27/2026
HB5573La Shawn K. Ford$ICCB-COM COL ECONOMIC EMPOWERHAssigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee3/18/2026
HB5620La Shawn K. FordFIREARM EXCEPTIONS-JUDGESHReferred to Rules Committee2/13/2026
HB5621La Shawn K. FordCOMMUNITY BITCOIN RESERVEHReferred to Rules Committee2/13/2026
HR37La Shawn K. FordCONGRATS-LA GRANGE LEAGUEHResolution Adopted1/29/2025
HR39Diane Blair-SherlockAUTISM AWARENESS MONTHHResolution Adopted5/31/2025
HR52Maurice A. West, IIMEMORIAL-REP. C. JEFFERSONHResolution Adopted1/29/2025
HR57La Shawn K. FordLIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITIONHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR104La Shawn K. FordCONGRATS-CHICAGO NHSHResolution Adopted2/5/2025
HR117Kam BucknerCONDEMNS-TARGETING DEIHResolution Adopted 073-000-0002/5/2025
HR118Angelica Guerrero-CuellarCONDEMNS-JAN 6 PARDONSHResolution Adopted 073-000-0002/5/2025
HR119Dave VellaSTOP-TARIFF PLANSHResolution Adopted 073-000-0002/5/2025
HR158Curtis J. Tarver, IIAUDIT-340B PROGRAMHAssigned to Executive Committee2/11/2026
HR170Mary Beth CantyEQUAL PAY DAYHResolution Adopted 080-027-0005/31/2025
HR171La Shawn K. FordMEDICAID FUNDING ACAHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR182La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-AMOUR ANDREWS, PH.D.HResolution Adopted by Voice Vote3/12/2025
HR209La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-DR. OPEAR R. MYLESHResolution Adopted3/25/2025
HR218La Shawn K. FordRECOGNIZES-AMARA HARRISHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR222La Shawn K. FordCOMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIESHResolution Adopted4/7/2025
HR231La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-MILDRED KENERSONHResolution Adopted4/7/2025
HR246Michael CrawfordSIGMA/ZETA DAYHResolution Adopted5/31/2025
HR248La Shawn K. FordILLINOIS CITIZENS REENTRY DAYHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR251La Shawn K. FordCOMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIESHResolution Adopted4/11/2025
HR252La Shawn K. FordLANDLORD-TENANT TASK FORCEHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR273La Shawn K. FordMELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATIONHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR291Kelly M. CassidyCHILD VACCINATIONS-SUPPORTHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR316Laura Faver DiasURGES-DSP HOURS RESTORATIONHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HR391Nicolle GrasseOPPOSE-TRUMP HEALTHCARE CUTSHResolution Adopted 076-033-0005/29/2025
HR398La Shawn K. FordKEFIR DAYHReferred to Rules Committee5/29/2025
HR399La Shawn K. FordCONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUSHResolution Adopted5/29/2025
HR491Anthony DeLucaMICHAEL JORDAN DAYHResolution Adopted10/30/2025
HR503Kelly M. CassidyMEMORIAL-SISTER JEAN SCHMIDTHResolution Adopted10/16/2025
HR514La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZHResolution Adopted10/28/2025
HR520Kam BucknerEND GOVT. SHUTDOWNHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee12/1/2025
HR532La Shawn K. FordRECOGNIZES-OFFICE OF ILAGHReferred to Rules Committee10/29/2025
HR533La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-JOSEPH CALDWELLHResolution Adopted10/29/2025
HR543Anna MoellerSNAP-TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee12/1/2025
HR551La Shawn K. FordGUN VIOLENCE-PREVENTHAssigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee2/11/2026
HR552La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-BETTIE J. JORDANHResolution Adopted1/20/2026
HR565La Shawn K. FordIEMA-OHS ERPS REGULATIONSHAssigned to Public Health Committee2/11/2026
HR621Lilian JiménezCHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTSHResolution Adopted 070-029-0001/21/2026
HR623Aarón M. OrtízDJT-SUSPEND TARIFF SCHEMEHResolution Adopted 067-030-0001/21/2026
HR624Norma HernandezDJT-ACQUIRING LAND OVERSEASHResolution Adopted 068-032-0001/21/2026
HR632La Shawn K. FordMEMORIAL-DAVIYAE K. SHOTWELLHResolution Adopted2/17/2026
HR671Emanuel "Chris" WelchHONORS-REV. JESSE JACKSONHResolution Adopted2/17/2026
HR696Kimberly Du BucletCONDEMNS-PRESIDENT TRUMP POSTHResolution Adopted 069-000-0002/25/2026
HR699La Shawn K. FordCONGRATS-BUDDY BEAR WAYHResolution Adopted2/26/2026
HJR18William "Will" DavisTAX REVENUE POLICIESHReferred to Rules Committee2/27/2025
HJR24Suzanne M. NessCHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCEHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee7/1/2025
HJR40Sharon ChungCOST OF LIVING TASK FORCEHResolution Adopted 075-033-0005/29/2025
HJRCA26La Shawn K. FordCONAMEND-INCOME TAXHReferred to Rules Committee2/19/2026
SB8Laura EllmanSAFE GUN STORAGESPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-00317/28/2025
SB24Michael E. HastingsMISSING PERSONS IDENTIFICATIONSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-03398/15/2025
SB189Michael W. HalpinSWIMMING POOL-EQUIPMENTSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-03498/15/2025
SB246Adriane JohnsonNON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOLSTotal Veto Stands10/29/2025
SB637Mike PorfirioLOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECHSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-03608/15/2025
SB849Patrick J. JoyceTRANSPORTATION-TECHSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-03668/15/2025
SB1486Michael E. HastingsCONSUMER FRAUD-FEE DISCLOSURESPlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - March 25, 20263/24/2026
SB1519Karina VillaSCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENTSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-04308/20/2025
SB1563Lakesia CollinsEVICTION-CRIMINAL TRESSPASSSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-00297/21/2025
SB1723Paul FaraciEPA-SOLE-SOURCE AQUIFERSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-01198/1/2025
SB1784Elgie R. Sims, Jr.JUV CT-COMMITMENT-AGESPursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments7/2/2025
SB1937Robert F. MartwickPENSION CODE-VARIOUSHRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee12/1/2025
SB1953Doris TurnerPOLICE RECORDS & SHERIFF BOARDSPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-01588/12/2025