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AL HB255

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russell Bedsole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for filing crime victims compensation claims from one year to two years after the injury or death, unless good cause is shown for later filing

  • Amends Section 15-23-12 of the Code of Alabama 1975 governing the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission

  • Passed the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously (101-0) on February 3, 2026

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund2/5/2026
Ways and Means General Fund1/15/2026

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