Illinois Senate OKs crime bill cleanup and sends it to House


              State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, asks questions during a committee hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Springfield, Ill., about legislation to clarify the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice overhaul that notably eliminates cash bail. Republicans worry that the law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, would allow dangerous criminals out on the street when they should be detained awaiting trial. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)
            
              State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, talks to reporters after an Executive Committee hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Springfield, Ill., about legislation to clarify the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice overhaul that notably eliminates cash bail. McClure says the amendment improves the law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, by adding a number of forcible felonies to the list of crimes which qualify a suspect for pretrial detention, but he still is worried the law puts the public at risk. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)
            
              State Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, center, testifies before the Senate Executive Committee on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, on his legislation to clarify the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice overhaul that notably eliminates cash bail. Accompanying Peters are co-sponsors Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, left, and Sen. Scott Bennett, D-Champaign. The amendment to the law, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023, adds a number of forcible felonies to the list of crimes which qualify a defendant for pretrial detention, but Republicans still have concerns about it. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)
Illinois Senate OKs crime bill cleanup and sends it to House