SB421 Summary

• Increases maximum funeral expense allowance from $5,000 to $7,000 for crime victims.

• Expands definition of "work loss" to include lost income of domestic violence offenders when the victim was residing with the offender and the offender's income was a significant source of support for the victim.

• Increases weekly compensation limits from $400 to $600 per week for work loss, replacement services loss, and dependent economic losses.

• Increases total aggregate compensation payable to a victim and all claimants from $15,000 to $20,000.

• Authorizes the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission to spend funds on promotional items and provides authority for lump sum payments to claimants upon specified findings.