A central Illinois lawmaker is reacting to Tuesday's Illinois Supreme Court decision to uphold the Safe-T Act which eliminates cash bail in Illinois.

On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Illinois Senator Sally Turner told Regional Radio this ruling wasn't surprising but is disappointing and greatly diminishes public safety.

Sen. Turner believes the claims that this law will keep people without the means to post bail for low-level crimes out of jail cells is completely inaccurate.

After the law was passed, lawmakers went back to amend it and Sen. Turner believes it shows how rushed the legislation was initially.

Illinois Republicans are calling on the House and Senate leadership to call an emergency session to further discuss the bill as it is expected to take effect in September.