Rep. Anne Stava
Women’s Caucus Whip
(D-Downers Grove)
81st District
Springfield Office:
200-1S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6578
633 Rogers Street
Suite 110
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 605-0595
Bills & Committees
Biography
Full-time legislator; former commissioner on the Naperville Board of Fire and Police; worked as a consumer researcher for corporations prior to working in government; graduate of Dartmouth College; has three children
Stava Holds Hugely Successful Book Drive, Collects Nearly 3,000 Books for Donation to Nonprofits
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, held a hugely successful Book Drive on Tuesday, ultimately collecting over 2,500 books for area nonprofits during what was to be a four-hour event, but which had to be shortened due to the unexpectedly enthusiastic response.
Stava Issues Statement Following Pritzker’s Budget Address
State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, issued the following statement following Gov. JB Pritzker’s Wednesday budget address to the General Assembly.
Stava Files Trio of Bills Aimed at Protecting Safe Parents in Custody Disputes with Abusers
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, filed three bills on Thursday each addressing a different aspect of family court practices affecting vulnerable parents and children. The bills focus on definitions of common terms, allocation of costs and ensuring that family court orders align with a child’s specific medical needs.
Stava-backed Legislation to Address Rising Energy Costs Passes House, Moves to Senate
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents.
Stava Congratulates Downers Grove on Silver Circle Award for Fire Safety Education
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, issued congratulations in a statement after the Village of Downers Grove won a Silver Circle Award in the 2025 3CMA Savvy Awards competition for a fire safety education video entitled “Learn Not to Burn,” which was produced by the Village’s Communications Department and is used monthly in all 3rd grade classrooms in the community.
Stava to Speak at West Suburban Community Pantry After Securing $545,000 in State Funds
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, will give remarks during an event to be held Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr, Ste. 118 in Woodridge.
Stava Bill to Remove Statute of Limitations for Human Trafficking of Minors Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — People who become victims of human trafficking before turning 18 will have fewer barriers to justice after a bill championed by state Rep. Anne Stava, D- Downers Grove, was signed into law August 15 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Stava-backed Healthcare Workforce Bill Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Illinois will stand up a task force to address persistent workforce shortages in critical healthcare specialties under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, which was signed into law on August 15 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Stava Long-Term Care Protection Bill Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Older adults in long-term care facilities and nursing homes will have enhanced protections related to transfers and discharges after a bill by state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, was signed into law Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Stava-Murray Holding In-Person Town Hall April 16
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray will listen to constituents’ priorities and discuss her efforts to create a brighter future for Illinois at an in-person town hall Wednesday, April 16 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Naperville Public Library, 2035 S....