SAFE-T Act

Drug overdose or poisoning is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. #fentanyl

"This opinion will embolden criminals even more which is what our Governor seems to want.” #bail

Once again Attorney General Raoul is outright lying to the people of the State of Illinois, or in the alternative, he really has no understanding of the law. #safetact

"The Pretrail Fairness provisions are an overreach, vague, and unconstitutional." #safetact

It is not the place of the Legislature to unilaterally act to change our Constitution. #safetact

The lawsuit alleges the SAFE-T Act violates the separation of powers and improperly amended the state Constitution. #safetact

“This bill is still really bad, but it’s moved at least somewhat in the right direction so that, hopefully, we won’t see Armageddon on January 1st.” #orlandpark

The SAFE-T act now includes provisions to allow criminals charged before the effective date on Jan. 1st to be charged under the new SAFE-T Act rules. #safe-tact

House Bill 1095 further clarifies and makes consistent all language pertaining to what prosecutors must show to detain an individual, which is that the person poses a real and present threat to any person or the community, based on specific articulable facts of the case.

Before the election, Democrats promised to take up the legislation during fall veto session, but have vowed not to make major changes to the bill. #safe-tact