Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker says lawmaker’s proposed changes to Illinois SAFE-T Act is a ‘pretty good bill’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker praised a lawmaker’s proposed invoice that goals to make clear language and enhance how officers can implement the SAFE-T Act, which ends money bail in Illinois on January 1.
Illinois State Sen. Scott Bennett, D-Champaign, launched Senate Invoice 4228 in September.
The invoice goals to make clear language and enhance how officers can implement the Security, Accountability, Equity and Fairness At the moment (SAFE-T) Act, which ends money bail in Illinois on January 1.
“As a former prosecutor, I perceive the significance of presuming innocence for people earlier than being confirmed responsible, supporting police and holding violent criminals out of our neighborhoods,” Bennett mentioned.
“Senate Invoice 4228 is an effort to enhance consistency within the SAFE-T Act and permit legislation enforcement officers to proceed to successfully carry out their duties and shield our communities,” Bennett added.
Pritzker praised Bennett’s invoice when requested by a reporter Friday morning what adjustments he desires to see to the SAFE-T Act.
“Nicely, I believe it’s crucial that we have a look at Senator Scott Bennett’s invoice. He’s actually, I believe written a reasonably good invoice, the provisions of which we should always undergo and resolve which of them are applicable,” Pritzker mentioned at Western Illinois College.
However some SAFE-T Act supporters oppose Bennett’s trailer invoice.
The Illinois Community for Pre-Trial Justice (INPJ) mentioned it “strongly opposes” the trailer invoice.
“Underneath the SAFE-T Act, people can nonetheless be detained pretrial in the event that they’re a public security danger or a flight danger,” the community mentioned in an announcement.
“If handed, this invoice would trigger the variety of individuals jailed whereas awaiting trial to skyrocket and exacerbate racial disparities in Illinois’ jails,” the community added.
The INPJ additionally launched a “truth sheet” claiming Bennett’s proposed adjustments would create a presumption of detention for individuals charged with crimes that may require them to serve life in jail if convicted.
The INPJ additionally mentioned the adjustments take away the flexibility of protection attorneys to problem unlawfully obtained proof on the detention listening to stage meaningfully.