SB421 Alabama 2014 Session
Bill Summary
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
Relating to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission; to amend Sections 15-23-3, 15-23-5, and 15-23-15, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the definition of allowance expense and work loss; to increase the maximum amount of compensation of victims and other claimants; and to provide for administrative expenditures of the commission.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 20, 2014 | S | Taylor motion to Carry Over adopted Voice Vote |
| March 20, 2014 | S | Third Reading Carried Over |
| March 5, 2014 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 27, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB421 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |