GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER HAS SIGNED THE SAFE-T ACT TRAILER BILL INTO LAW. 

LAWMAKERS PASSED THE AMENDMENT TO THE ACT LAST WEEK, AIMING TO CLARIFY WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE CURRENT CASH BAIL SYSTEM ENDS JANUARY FIRST. SENATOR ELGIE SIMS OF CHICAGO SUPPORTED THE BILL, SAYING IT’S NEEDED TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE JUSTICE SYSTEM WHILE PROTECTING VICTIMS.

HOUSE MINORITY LEADER-ELECT TONY MCCOMBIE SPOKE OUT AGAINST THE MEASURE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR LAST WEEK.

SUPPORTERS SAY THE MEASURE WILL ENSURE THAT PRE-TRIAL DETENTION IS BASED ON COMMUNITY RISK, NOT BEING ABLE TO PAY BAIL. OPPONENTS ARGUE IT FAVORS CRIMINALS OVER VICTIMS.