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La Shawn K. Ford (D) - 104th General Assembly
La Shawn K. Ford (D)
Representative
January 2007 - Present
8th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
239-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5962
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5962
District Office:
5051 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 750-0866
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 750-0866
Other Contact Info:
repford@lashawnford.com
Biography
B.S., Loyola University Chicago. Former Chicago Public Schools teacher, still certified. Licensed real estate broker and insurance agent. Chair of House Democratic Task Force to Increase State Government Business Opportunities for Minority-Owned Enterprises and Small Businesses. Chair of Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. Co-founder of West Side Heroin Task Force. 2018 Nelson Mandela Award for Justice Honoree from Westside Health Authority, in recognition of tireless service and outstanding contributions in fostering peace and fighting for justice on the West Side of Chicago. Representative since 2007.
Associated Representatives:
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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| HB0001 | La Shawn K. Ford | HEMP CANNABINOIDS-MINORS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0002 | La Shawn K. Ford | ELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BAN | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0003 | La Shawn K. Ford | REAL ESTATE ILLEGAL POSSESSION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0004 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEDICAID-PHARMACY SERVICES | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB0005 | La Shawn K. Ford | CD CORR<21 YRS-MITIGATION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0006 | La Shawn K. Ford | BLIGHT MITIGATION ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0007 | La Shawn K. Ford | CRIM ID-EXPUNGEMENT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0008 | La Shawn K. Ford | ELECTION CODE-PETITIONS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0037 | La Shawn K. Ford | IL SPORTS FACILITIES-PROPERTY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB0038 | La Shawn K. Ford | CRIM CD-MOB ACTION-STREET RACE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB0041 | La Shawn K. Ford | ELEC CD-POST-CONVICTION VOTING | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB1084 | La Shawn K. Ford | CHICAGO MAYOR RECALL ELECTION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB1143 | La Shawn K. Ford | ILLINOIS CURE ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/9/2025 |
| HB1288 | La Shawn K. Ford | ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE-ELIGIBLE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 1/28/2025 |
| HB2502 | La Shawn K. Ford | SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB2656 | La Shawn K. Ford | CCAP-FEDERAL HOLIDAY PAYMENT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2727 | La Shawn K. Ford | VEH CD-TOWING | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB2837 | La Shawn K. Ford | PEN CD-CHI FIREFIGHTER-SALARY | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2927 | La Shawn K. Ford | INCLUSIVE HISTORY ACT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB2929 | La Shawn K. Ford | DHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3069 | La Shawn K. Ford | NOTICES-ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3189 | La Shawn K. Ford | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/18/2025 |
| HB3461 | La Shawn K. Ford | REPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3563 | La Shawn K. Ford | WIND & SOLAR FACILITY DRAINAGE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/18/2025 |
| HB3624 | La Shawn K. Ford | CD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOG | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3714 | La Shawn K. Ford | CD CORR-UNCONDITIONAL SENTENCE | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3719 | La Shawn K. Ford | LOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3998 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEDICAID-ELIGIBILITY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/27/2025 |
| HR0037 | La Shawn K. Ford | CONGRATS-LA GRANGE LEAGUE | H | Resolution Adopted | 1/29/2025 |
| HR0057 | La Shawn K. Ford | LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0104 | La Shawn K. Ford | CONGRATS-CHICAGO NHS | H | Resolution Adopted | 2/5/2025 |
| HR0171 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEDICAID FUNDING ACA | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0182 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEMORIAL-AMOUR ANDREWS, PH.D. | H | Resolution Adopted by Voice Vote | 3/12/2025 |
| HR0209 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEMORIAL-DR. OPEAR R. MYLES | H | Resolution Adopted | 3/25/2025 |
| HR0218 | La Shawn K. Ford | RECOGNIZES-AMARA HARRIS | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0222 | La Shawn K. Ford | COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES | H | Resolution Adopted | 4/7/2025 |
| HR0231 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEMORIAL-MILDRED KENERSON | H | Resolution Adopted | 4/7/2025 |
| HR0248 | La Shawn K. Ford | ILLINOIS CITIZENS REENTRY DAY | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0251 | La Shawn K. Ford | COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES | H | Resolution Adopted | 4/11/2025 |
| HR0252 | La Shawn K. Ford | LANDLORD-TENANT TASK FORCE | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0273 | La Shawn K. Ford | MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0398 | La Shawn K. Ford | KEFIR DAY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 5/29/2025 |
| HR0399 | La Shawn K. Ford | CONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUS | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/29/2025 |
| HR0514 | La Shawn K. Ford | MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ | H | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford | 10/16/2025 |
| SB0090 | Mike Porfirio | PUBLIC FUNDS-ONLINE INFO | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 10/14/2025 |
| SB1519 | Karina Villa | SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0430 | 8/20/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
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Bill: HB0001 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: HEMP CANNABINOIDS-MINORS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0002 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BAN Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0003 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: REAL ESTATE ILLEGAL POSSESSION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0004 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-PHARMACY SERVICES Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB0005 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CD CORR<21 YRS-MITIGATION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0006 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: BLIGHT MITIGATION ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0007 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CRIM ID-EXPUNGEMENT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0008 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ELECTION CODE-PETITIONS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0037 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: IL SPORTS FACILITIES-PROPERTY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB0038 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-MOB ACTION-STREET RACE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB0041 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-POST-CONVICTION VOTING Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1084 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CHICAGO MAYOR RECALL ELECTION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1143 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ILLINOIS CURE ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/09/2025 |
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Bill: HB1288 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE-ELIGIBLE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB2502 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB2656 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CCAP-FEDERAL HOLIDAY PAYMENT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2727 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-TOWING Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB2837 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-CHI FIREFIGHTER-SALARY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2927 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: INCLUSIVE HISTORY ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB2929 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: DHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3069 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: NOTICES-ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3189 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3461 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: REPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3563 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: WIND & SOLAR FACILITY DRAINAGE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3624 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOG Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3714 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-UNCONDITIONAL SENTENCE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3719 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: LOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3998 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-ELIGIBILITY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/27/2025 |
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Bill: HR0037 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-LA GRANGE LEAGUE Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0057 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0104 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-CHICAGO NHS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0171 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID FUNDING ACA Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0182 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-AMOUR ANDREWS, PH.D. Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted by Voice Vote Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: HR0209 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DR. OPEAR R. MYLES Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/25/2025 |
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Bill: HR0218 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-AMARA HARRIS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0222 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/07/2025 |
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Bill: HR0231 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-MILDRED KENERSON Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/07/2025 |
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Bill: HR0248 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: ILLINOIS CITIZENS REENTRY DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0251 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HR0252 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: LANDLORD-TENANT TASK FORCE Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0273 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HR0398 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: KEFIR DAY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 05/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0399 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0514 Chief Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ Chamber: H Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford Last Action Date: 10/16/2025 |
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Bill: SB0090 Chief Sponsor: Mike Porfirio ABR - Short Description: PUBLIC FUNDS-ONLINE INFO Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Bill: SB1519 Chief Sponsor: Karina Villa ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0430 Last Action Date: 08/20/2025 |