Apr 1, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 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. “Too many young people are being treated like adults before...
Mar 27, 2026 | Vella
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. “At a time when every...
Mar 25, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- 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. “This is an important step toward giving schools more flexibility to deal with staffing shortages,”...
Mar 23, 2026 | Vella
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...
Feb 26, 2026 | Vella
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. “Having to choose between paying a...
Feb 26, 2026 | Vella
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...