Illinois Crime Act 2022
Published Aug 12, 2022 09:04 by Reed Sutman. Updated Aug 12, 2022 09:19This is just a collection of some links to more information about this bill. At this time, I do not plan to write a summary or to report on this directly. I have not vetted anything listed here, as this page is merely a reference.
Information
This information is skimmed from the February 2021 Press release and should be taken lightly as I have not looked deeply into this info.
- Bill Number: HB3653
- HB 3653 is effective July 1, 2021, except for certain provisions
- Use of Force Changes are effective January 1, 2022
- The "Pretrial Fairness Act" (cash bail changes) are effective January 1, 2023
- "Prison Gerrymandering" is effective January 1, 2025
Links / Articles
- ILGA.gov HB3653 bill tracker
- Pritzker Press Release
- NPR "Illinois Becomes First State To Eliminate Cash bail"
- The Hill "Illinois ends cash bail as part of criminal justice reforms"
- The Center Square "Gov. Pritzker defends end to cash bail despite law enforcement criticisms "
- hb3653.org: A "Fact Check" site for the bill. I have not vetted this site at all.
- Of course, there are MANY more articles on this topic if you search for "Illinois Crime Act" or "Illinois ends cash bail" or various other terms.