Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) | Facebook/Amy Elik for State Representative
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) | Facebook/Amy Elik for State Representative
Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) recently took to Facebook to voice her opposition to the cash bail provision of the SAFE-T Act.
“Ending cash bail in Illinois will put the safety of witnesses, victims, and communities at risk,” Elik posted. "Despite warnings from advocates, experts, and public safety officials, Democrats continue to push dangerous policies on the people of Illinois."
Elik shared a link to a WIFR news piece that focused on State’s Attorney J. Hanley statement protesting the SAFE-T Act.
The State Journal-Register reported that an Illinois judge could still decide if a person is a “risk of endangerment” for the community and needs to stay in prison.
The SAFE-T Act was signed into law in 2021. The bill not only eliminates cash bail, but it also creates rules for use of force and mandates body cameras for police.
Elik was first elected to the Illinois House in 2020. Her legislative experience includes serving on the Transportation: Regulation, Roads, and Revenue & Finance committees. Elik resides in Fosterburg.
Elik will be running against Democrat Joe Silkwood in November's general election.
To learn more about the SAFE-T Act, visit the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority’s webpage.
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