“I’ve expunged over 800,000 arrest records for low-level cannabis offenses… We’ve invested hundreds of millions to help communities that have been most affected by the failed drug war.”
The Center Square by Andrew Hensel
Illinois has passed a law that will make it easier for people who have just been released from prison.
Senate Bill 423 aims to reduce the likelihood of recidivism while increasing public safety.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, (D), signed the bill into law on Friday.
Pritzker stated, “I will sign legislation in just a few moments that focuses on creating positive outcomes for former incarcerated individuals and improves safety and peace in our communities.”
According to the most recent data from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDC), Illinois has 29,672 inmates. This is down from 36.910 in March 2019.
The Law Pritzker has signed on Friday is designed to assist individuals affected by the drug war.
Pritzker stated, “I have expunged over 800,000 arrest records for low-level cannabis offenses on top of pardoning another 26,000 people that committed nonviolent crimes.” Illinois has reduced its prison population by over 26 percent in just four years. We have invested hundreds millions of dollars in communities that were most affected by the failed drug war.
In a press release, the Governor’s Office stated that the measure would go into effect on January 1, 2024. It aims to improve public safety and the success of communities by implementing criminal-justice reforms. The governor’s office also said that the measure will streamline early termination processes, increase government transparency, and standardize review timelines.
The governor’s office stated that the law would also take an individual approach to every person, focusing on the root causes for crime and improving public safety. The governor’s office also said that the measure limits unnecessary drug tests and extends virtual reporting for remote check-ins to all forms of supervision.
The Center Square reported that Mike Marron (R-Fithian) said: “I have always been open to bipartisan, commonsense criminal justice reforms which offer people a second opportunity as long as we maintain responsibility.” “I believe this bill meets that standard, and it had broad bipartisan backing. I agree with Governor on this issue and wish that he would do this more often.
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