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Supporters of SAFE-T Act Don't Expect Major Changes During Veto Session

SUPPORTERS OF THE SAFE-T ACT SAY THEY DON’T EXPECT ANY MAJOR CHANGES TO THE LAW BEFORE THE NO-CASH BAIL PROVISION TAKES EFFECT JANUARY FIRST. 

 

THE MEASURE INCLUDES THE PRE-TRIAL FAIRNESS ACT, AND SENATOR ROBERT PETERS OF CHICAGO SAYS ANY TWEAKS WILL BE TECHNICAL IN NATURE.

 

 

PETERS SAYS ANY FINE-TUNING WILL BE TECHNICAL TO ENSURE SMOOTH IMPLEMENTATION.

 

 

ADVOCATES SAY IT’S UNFAIR THAT ONLY RICH PEOPLE CAN BOND OUT WHILE OTHERS LANGUISH IN JAIL BEFORE THEIR TRIAL. OPPONENTS SAY OFFENDERS MAY BE RELEASED AND RE-COMMIT THEIR CRIMES AND CALL FOR THE ACT TO BE REPEALED.

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