IL HB2919

Amends Section 110-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand factors courts must consider when determining bail amounts and conditions of release, including nature of offense, use of violence, victim impact, defendant's criminal history, and ties to the community.

Requires courts to consider full street value of seized drugs in bail determinations for drug-related offenses involving cannabis or controlled substances, based on law enforcement proffer of reliable information.

Establishes source of bail hearings where State's Attorney can challenge bail funds by requesting court inquiry into the background of sureties and the legitimate, lawful source of bail money to prevent use of criminally-derived proceeds.

Creates specific bail considerations for domestic violence cases including history of abuse, access to weapons, obsessive behaviors, and mental health, with courts authorized to order risk assessments and electronic surveillance at defendant's expense.

Allows defendants charged with Class A misdemeanor or Class 4 felony retail theft to petition for release if not tried within 30 days of arrest, with court discretion to discharge them if in interest of justice and public safety is not endangered.