SAFE-T Act

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

Sheppard, a US Navy veteran, former Cook County Sheriff’s officer, and current suburban police chief, says that the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional and will cause an undue burden on our justice system... #davidsheppard

“The Supreme Court is supposed to be a check on the General Assembly and on the Governor, we learned that in eighth grade - it’s not difficult, said Former Appellate Court Justice Robert Spence. "Other issues that could be decided by the court are "gerrymandering and fair maps.” #JudgeSpence

“We need an Attorney General who will represent every Illinoisan and not just the people who fund their campaigns.” #2022elections

I am a chief co-sponsor of Senate Bill 4228, which makes several important updates to the SAFE-T Act... #SenatorJoyce

The intent with subsequent virtual town halls is to bring in experts to talk about the important issues facing the state.

"Public safety and discussions about the SAFE-T Act are absolutely critical, and deserve calm rational discussion. That is not what the left wants. We will not be resuming the press conference today, but we will most certainly be continuing this discussion." #safetact

“It will have huge impacts and I just don’t think people realize what’s really coming,” Weis said. “It’s not a Republican or Democrat thing. The two state’s attorneys who filed first are Democrats, so I’m telling you this is not politics. It is something that truly needs to be addressed, and if it’s not addressed before Jan. 1, it will be almost impossible to fix.” #Safe-tAct

The PFA, legislation passed as part of Public Act 101-652, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions as of Jan. 1 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention decisions.

“With all the confusion surrounding the SAFE-T Act, it’s important that we make things as clear as possible,” said Joyce. “It is my hope that by clarifying items brought to me by my local State’s Attorneys and police, we will give law enforcement and the courts the tools they feel they need to keep people safe.” #SenatorPatrickJoyce