HB208 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Crime Victims' Compensation Commission, emergency award to domestic violence victims, authorized, Secs. 15-23-24, 15-23-25 added
Description
Under existing law, the Alabama Crime Victims' Compensation Commission may award compensation to individual victims and dependents of victims of violent crimes
This bill would authorize the commission to make an emergency award to domestic violence victims who meet certain eligibility criteria
This bill would provide guidelines for victims' compensation
To add Sections 15-23-24 and 15-23-25 to the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Crime Victims' Compensation Commission; to authorize the commission to make an emergency award to domestic violence victims; and to provide criteria and guidelines for compensation.
Subjects
Crime Victims Compensation Commission
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB208 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |