The Illinois House has passed a controversial police reform bill Wednesday which will now head to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. House Bill 3653 passed the House with a 60-50 vote after being approved by the Senate just before 5 a.m.
The bill will eliminate cash bail within 2 years; allow the use of deadly force only when an officer acts in self-defense or defending others from bodily harm; makes it easier to decertify officers by eliminating signed affidavit of complaint; limits the purchase of specialized tactical (military) equipment; and mandates the use of police body cameras for all officers by 2025.
State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) voted against the measure and explains why in this brief podcast:
