The Illinois House and Senate passed numerous revisions to the SAFE-T Act Thursday.
State Sen. Robert Peters, a Democrat from Chicago'sNow added to the list of crimes that would disqualify someone for bail include kidnappings, second-degree murder and arson.
Additionally, the new bail requirements apply only to those charged after Jan. 1 — unless current detainees petition the courts.There were some testy exchanges during the revision process.Senate Republicans said they weren't invited by Democrats to review the changes passed Thursday. "I believe this particular motion and movement, right here, will be the catalyst to true change in Illinois until the people finally figure out what's taking place here," said state Sen. Darren Bailey. "
"I'm confused. You didn't like the process then, you don't like the process now, you won't like the process tomorrow. When will you like the process? When will you participate? When will you come to the table and say, ‘We want to be a part of the process of improving our state,’" said Sen. Elgie Sims of the 17th District. Numerous lawsuits have been field against the legislation by sheriffs and state's attorneys.
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