SB421 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bryan Taylor
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Bill Hightower J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Rusty Glover Harri Anne Smith Priscilla Dunn Tom Whatley Gerald O. Dial Tammy Irons Quinton Ross Jerry L. Fielding Gerald H. Allen Dick Brewbaker Vivian Davis Figures Linda 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.
Summary: SB421 would raise compensation limits for funeral expenses, weekly work loss, and total awards; allow lump-sum payments; and authorize promotional spending by the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission.
What This Bill Does
Specifically, it increases funeral expenses from $5,000 to $7,000, expands the definition of work loss and raises weekly payments to a maximum of $600, and lifts the total economic loss cap to $20,000. It allows the commission to pay awards in lump sums under certain conditions and provides flexibility for installment payments. It also authorizes the commission to spend funds on promotional items and related administrative activities.

Who It Affects
Crime victims and their dependents who file for compensation will see higher limits for funeral costs, weekly income loss, and overall economic awards.
Victims of domestic violence may benefit from clearer and higher work loss provisions related to lost offender support.
Claimants seeking compensation may have the option to receive lump-sum payments for economic loss under specified conditions.

Key Provisions
Funeral expense allowance increased from $5,000 to $7,000.
Weekly work loss rewards increased from $400 to $600 per week; aggregate economic loss cap increased from $15,000 to $20,000.
Allow lump-sum payments for future economic loss and provide conditions under which future losses can be converted to a lump sum; installments remain available where appropriate.
Commission may spend funds on promotional items and descriptive literature to publicize the program and its duties; clarifies administrative expenditures.

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Subjects: Crime Victims Compensation Commission