The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking. The House followed suit Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the bill to head to the governor.
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.
A coalition of law enforcement organizations in Illinois are expressing their disappointment with the General Assembly's passing of a police reform bill during its lame duck session.