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Senate Passes Mary's Law

STATE LAWMAKERS CONTINUE THEIR WORK ON A NEW CRIME VICTIMS BILL OF RIGHTS.

CRIME VICTIMS IN ILLINOIS CURRENTLY DO HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE CONSTITUTION…BUT THEY ARE NOT REALLY ENFORCEABLE. SENATOR MAGGIE CROTTY OF OAK FOREST SAYS THIS LEAVES VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FEELING BETRAYED AND VIOLATED ALL OVER AGAIN.

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MARSY’S LAW CREATES A NEW SET RULES FOR HOW CRIME VICTIMS SHOULD BE TREATED…AND WHAT RIGHTS THEY HAVE IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM SAYS SENATOR HEATHER STEANS (stains) OF CHICAGO.

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THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARE DOING SOME FINE TUNING TO THIS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. ONCE THEY APPROVE IT…VOTERS WILL BE ASKED FOR THE FINAL SAY IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.

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