State Representative Tom Weber said on April 24 that changes to the SAFE-T Act are needed to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies as the family of Megan Bos. “We need to reform the SAFE-T to ensure that other families do not suffer like Megan Bos’ family and too many others have under this flawed law,” Weber said. “House Bill 4104 helps us do that by putting more discretion into the hands of judges to hold potentially dangerous criminals.”
The push for reform comes after Jennifer Bos, whose daughter Megan was found dead last year, spoke publicly about her family’s experience and called for changes to Illinois’ criminal justice policies. A Republican-led task force was announced in Springfield earlier this week, aiming to address concerns related to the current law.
April marks one year since Megan Bos’ body was discovered behind a Waukegan home. Her mother has now joined efforts supporting House Bill 4104, which would allow judges greater authority in denying pretrial release for individuals considered dangerous. “I’ve waited over a year to speak to the many ways the SAFE-T Act and Megan’s case connect, and show the reform that’s desperately needed,” Jennifer Bos said.
Weber has represented Illinois’ 64th House District since his election in 2019, following Barbara Wheeler as state representative according to Ballotpedia.
The discussion around House Bill 4104 highlights ongoing debates over public safety measures in Illinois and whether further legislative action is necessary.
