Rep. Lisa Davis
Springfield Office:
525 W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1702
District Office:
8620 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60652
(827) 267-7915
Bills & Committees
Biography
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, in the Chatham neighborhood, Lisa J. Davis is a wife, mother and attorney. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lisa received her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 2008. Lisa lives in Chicago’s Scottsdale neighborhood with her husband and three children. Her husband, Anthony, is an Engineer with the Chicago Fire Department and a proud union member of Local 2. Lisa is an Assistant Public Defender with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and a proud member of AFSCME Local 3315.
Davis Bill to Create Emerging Adult Criminal Task Force Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is highlighting a step toward improving Illinois’ criminal justice system after legislation creating the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force passed the House.
Davis Bill to Strengthen Dementia Training for Home Care Workers Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, passed legislation unanimously out of the House to improve care for individuals living with dementia by strengthening training requirements for home care workers.
Davis Advances Bill to Strengthen Dementia Training for Home Care Workers
State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia.
Davis Legislation Aims to Expand Dental Care Access at Community Health Centers
CHICAGO – Historically under-resourced communities will have better access to comprehensive dental care under a new measure introduced by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, allowing community health centers to provide additional forms of care.
Davis Sponsored ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
CHICAGO – A “clean slate” bill signed into law on Friday will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation sponsored by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago. The legislation creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non- violent arrest records, which will automatically seal many minor criminal records, ensuring these records are accessible only to law enforcement, prosecutors and sensitive employers, such as daycares and schools.
Davis Celebrates Passing Series of Laws in First Year as State Representative
CHICAGO – One year after her inauguration, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is celebrating passing three of her initiatives into law, boosting the protection of the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations. Two of these laws are in effect and the other will be effective later this year
Davis Supported Legislation to Address Rising Energy Costs Signed Into Law
CHICAGO — A new law signed on Thursday will provide Illinoisans immediate and long-term utility bill relief by bringing down energy costs, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago.
Davis-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be more reliable, safe and efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago.
Representatives Crawford, Davis Host Mobile DMV
CHICAGO – State Representatives Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, and Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, hosted a Mobile DMV event in their shared district office. Representatives from the Secretary of State’s office and the Treasurer’s office were in attendance.
Davis Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Immigration Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares,
