Lawmakers approve criminal justice reform bill
‘This bill cannot become law,’ say Madison County police
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is swarmed after the criminal justice reform bill passes the Illinois House during the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday morning at the Bank of Springfield Center. Show MoreShow Less
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SPRINGFIELD A criminal justice reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved Wednesday by the Illinois House of Representatives.
Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.
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Madison County s senior law enforcement was joined by area police chiefs in a bi-partisan and unanimous condemnation of the bill passed by the Illinois Senate in the early hours of Jan. 13, which seeks to enact controversial police reform provisions.
The Illinois Senate passed House Bill 3653 by a vote of 32 to 23. The criminal justice reform measure originated as House Bill 163. The unanimous message of the Madison County law enforcement community to our legislature and Governor J.B. Pritzker is: this bill cannot become law, but should be paused and reconsidered next session, according to a statement by State s Attorney Tom Haine, Sheriff John Lakin and a group of Madison County police chiefs.
Ill. Senate passes criminal justice reform bill The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill early Wednesday morning, January 13. (Source: KFVS) By Marsha Heller | January 13, 2021 at 11:51 AM CST - Updated January 13 at 1:19 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill early Wednesday morning, January 13.
Law enforcement groups and Senator Dale Fowler oppose the bill and call it dangerous.
“This bill is a dangerous proposal that makes it easier for offenders to commit violent crimes, eliminates cash bail and endangers the safety of our citizens,” said Sen. Fowler in a released statement.
Fowler said lawmakers received the bill in the early hours of the morning and barely had time to review the 764 page document before a vote was taken.
SPRINGFIELD - A coalition representing Illinois law enforcement leadership has issued a statement regarding action taken by the State Senate on criminal justice
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