Rep. Lisa Davis
(D-Chicago)
32nd District
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-Backed Bill to Strengthen Hemp Oversight and Protect Illinois Consumers Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, celebrated the governor’s signing of legislation that marks a major step forward in Illinois’ efforts to strengthen oversight of hemp products, enhance consumer protections, and promote a fairer, more accountable marketplace for the state’s growing hemp and cannabis industries.
Davis Highlights Successful Spring Session Centered on Health, Safety, Second Chances, and Consumer Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the conclusion of the spring legislative session, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is highlighting legislative victories that deliver meaningful results for Illinois residents by strengthening healthcare, improving school safety, expanding pathways to rehabilitation, and increasing consumer protections.
Davis-Backed Bill to Strengthen Hemp Oversight and Protect Illinois Consumers Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that strengthens statewide oversight of hemp products, improves consumer safety, and supports equity in Illinois’ growing cannabis and hemp industries.
Davis Awarded Fellowship to Attend Acclaimed Midwestern Leadership Institute
LOMBARD, Ill. – State Representative Lisa Davis was among 39 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.
Davis Bill Strengthening Dementia Training for Home Care Workers Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that improves care for individuals living with dementia by strengthening training requirements for home care workers.
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.