The Illinois General Assembly is expected to make changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act in Springfield Thursday.
Lawmakers will weigh out some proposed changes and the bill's sponsor is confident it will pass through the senate and house Thursday.State Senator Elgie Sims said the original intent of the SAFE-T Act is to reform Illinois' criminal justice system, but the legislation has become contentious, especially when it comes to eliminating cash bail starting in the new year.
Critics to the bill said ending cash bail would mean a revolving door for jails statewide. But again, advocates say judges will have discretion.Some other tweaks to the law will also include clarification on how police can arrest and deal with trespassers. Sims said the governor's office was involved in many of the change and he said he is sure the bill will wind up on the governor's desk for his signature.
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