Robert "Bob" Rita
Democratic · IL · Illinois State Representative, District 28; Deputy Majority Leader
Rita represents Illinois House District 28 and serves as deputy majority leader. He has held the seat since January 2003.
Where Robert "Bob" Rita stands, based on their records
Supports
AI Regulation (1 record), Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Labor Rights (12 records),
Track record
Track record — AI Regulation
AI Regulation · 1 support
Voted for HB1859, restricting artificial intelligence as an instructional tool.
May 30, 2025Supports AI Regulation
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
Received the Illinois Nurses Association PAC's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Won enactment of HB1864, requiring dental-plan carriers to provide electronic claims portals and fee-free alternative payments.
August 15, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: legiscan.com
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 12 support
Received SEIU Healthcare Illinois's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 27, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Received the Illinois Nurses Association PAC's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Received the Chicago Federation of Labor's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Received the SEIU Illinois State Council's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 9, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Voted for HB2987, establishing workplace tornado-preparedness requirements for warehouses.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for HB3638, expanding the Workplace Transparency Act to cover labor-law issues.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1344, extending prevailing-wage requirements to additional public-works projects.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB2339, protecting immigrant workers from dismissal solely because of an E-Verify mismatch.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for HB2488, which counted training and apprenticeship benefits as part of the prevailing wage on public projects.
May 30, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1976, barring state agencies from weakening worker-rights or safety rules below federal protections.
May 30, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB2164, revising penalties and enforcement under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
May 22, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB212, requiring employers to compensate breast-milk pumping breaks for up to one year after birth.
May 21, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Won enactment of HB1505, updating Illinois Racing Board wagering, tax-remittance and grant procedures.
August 15, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: legiscan.com
Won enactment of HB2947, creating non-gaming occupational identification badges for specified casino workers.
August 15, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: legiscan.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 5 support
Voted for HB4539, amending Illinois child-abuse and neglect reporting law.
April 8, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for HB2987, establishing workplace tornado-preparedness requirements for warehouses.
May 31, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB191, requiring seat belts on Illinois K-12 school buses.
May 21, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB19, which reorganized the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, the panel that decides parole and clemency requests.
May 20, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1953, requiring stricter employment-record reviews when law-enforcement agencies hire officers.
May 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted for HB3564, prohibiting landlords from imposing move-in fees on renters.
April 8, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 3 support
Voted for HB3522, requiring public universities to disclose direct-admission grade-point standards.
May 30, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1519, prohibiting school-based municipal fines, fees, tickets and citations as discipline.
May 28, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB191, requiring seat belts on Illinois K-12 school buses.
May 21, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Received Personal PAC's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 25, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Voted for HB4339, requiring high schools to offer eligible students voter registration.
April 8, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Voted for HB5511, restricting minors' use of social-media platforms.
April 16, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 5 support
Voted for HB5024, restricting the location and construction of immigration detention centers.
April 8, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for HB1836, creating automatic sealing for certain criminal convictions.
October 30, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB2339, protecting immigrant workers from dismissal solely because of an E-Verify mismatch.
May 31, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1519, prohibiting school-based municipal fines, fees, tickets and citations as discipline.
May 28, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB2487, establishing penalties for businesses that violate the Illinois Human Rights Act.
May 23, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 support
Voted for SB328, which let Illinois courts hear lawsuits against any company doing business in the state.
May 31, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB1797, establishing regulations intended to reduce cryptocurrency fraud.
May 30, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ilga.gov
Voted for SB2487, establishing penalties for businesses that violate the Illinois Human Rights Act.
May 23, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ilga.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Voted for SB2111, establishing the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and funding public transit.
October 31, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ilga.gov
Won enactment of HB3374, authorizing state general-obligation and Build Illinois bonds.
June 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: legiscan.com
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Began serving as Deputy Majority Leader of the Illinois House.
February 6, 2025
Source: ilhousedems.com
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
Voted for SB1953, requiring stricter employment-record reviews when law-enforcement agencies hire officers.
May 15, 2025
Source: ilga.gov
Past race Robert "Bob" Rita ran in:
- State Representative District 28 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 28; Illinois · incumbent