Rep. David A. Vella
(D-Loves Park)
68th District
Springfield Office:
290-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0455
District Office:
4007 N Mulford Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 329-6741
Bills & Committees
Attorney; lifelong resident of Rockford; graduate, Boylan Catholic High School; B.A., Augustana College; J.D. Northern Illinois University; former member, Rockford Literacy Council; former Board President at Keith County Day School, member, St. Anthony’s Church, married with two children.
Vella Passes Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students.
Vella Hosts Keith Country Day School’s Scholastic Bowl Team Recognition
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted Keith Country Day School’s Scholastic Bowl team on April 10 at Keith Country Day School in Rockford to recognize their win at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship.
Vella Passes Bill Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass a bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Vella Bill Aimed at Shifting Juvenile Justice Focus Towards Rehabilitation Advances Out of Committee
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing legislation to the House floor that would change how Illinois courts handle younger teens, focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment.
Vella-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Advances Out of Committee
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing a new bill to the House floor to help local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages.
Vella Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Vella Introduces Measure Cutting Back-to-School Sales Taxes, Lowering the Cost-of-Living for Parents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to cut the cost of living for Illinoisans, especially those supporting children, by creating back-to-school sales tax holiday periods in August and January.
Vella Introduces New Bill Combating Health Misinformation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is introducing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter the spread of health misinformation damaging to Illinois residents and consumers.
Vella to Host I-PASS On Demand Event With Illinois Tollway Authority in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with the Illinois Tollway Authority to host an I-PASS On Demand event to help local residents access free I-PASS sticker tags and receive account assistance. The event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at IBEW Local 364, 6820 Mill Road in Rockford.