SB421 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bill HightowerJ.T. WaggonerDel MarshRusty GloverHarri Anne SmithPriscilla DunnTom WhatleyGerald O. DialTammy IronsQuinton RossJerry L. FieldingGerald H. AllenDick BrewbakerVivian Davis FiguresLinda Coleman-Madison

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Crime Victims Compensation Commission, definition of funeral expenses and work loss, payments to victims, administrative expense of commission, Secs. 15-23-3, 15-23-5, 15-23-15 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, victims of crime may be compensated by the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission for economic loss from the crime.

This bill would increase the allowable amount of funeral expense and further define work loss when a victim of domestic violence loses support from the offender. The bill would also increase the per week compensation payable to a victim and the total compensation payable to a victim and all other claimants and further provide for lump sum payments.

The bill would also specify that the commission may spend funds for promotional items.

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Subjects

Crime Victims Compensation Commission