#sb 63

[theexhaustedmermaid]

I haven't heard people talking about this much, but I feel like it's important for people to know. Especially since SB 63 essentially bans bail funds by not allowing organizations, charities, individuals, or groups to bail out more than three people per year and requiring them to register as bonding agencies.

This is a direct response to all the protests happening here in Atlanta. So far, spreading the word can help as well as donating to The Atlanta Solidarity Fund .

In the meantime, here's some phone numbers of politicians you can go bug.

Randy Robertson (Guy who's sponsoring the bill): [phone]

Brian Kemp (Governor of Georgia): [phone]

[gwydionmisha]

Urge Lawmakers to Vote NO on SB 63

SB 63 dramatically expands mandatory cash bail, a system that undermines public safety and punishes people for being poor.

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Short version, they are trying to get rid of cash bail for things protesters and the very poor are likely to be arrested for. It also makes bail funds not a things as they'll be limited to posting bail thrice a year. It's a way to clear out protesters and render the 1st Amendment mostly a dead letter.

If you live in Georgia, please make your voice heard now, lest you lose the ability in future.