SB6 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Terrorism, forfeiture of property derived from, authorization of claims by injured parties and law enforcement, allocation of proceeds from forfeiture, civil action for damages, limitations
Summary: The bill expands liability for terrorism injuries, creates civil forfeiture of property tied to terrorism, and sets up claims and damages processes with specific fund distribution rules.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes civil forfeiture of all property used in or derived from terrorism. It lets injured individuals and certain law enforcement or private entities file claims for costs or damages to be paid from forfeited property, and it establishes how filing fees and proceeds are distributed (prioritizing investigation costs). It also allows injured persons to sue the terrorist for damages, with a five-year discovery-based limit.

Who It Affects
People injured by acts of terrorism, who can file claims for costs or damages and may receive compensation from proceeds or judgments.
Law enforcement agencies, government entities, and private entities involved in terrorism investigations and forfeiture, who can file claims for costs or damages and receive a share of forfeiture proceeds.

Key Provisions
Civil forfeiture of all property used in, derived from, or realized through terrorism, with proceeds used first to cover investigation costs, then to pay prosecution costs, and the remainder to satisfy judgments for injured victims.
Injured persons may file damages actions against the person who committed the terrorism, with a five-year limitation period from discovery of the violation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Crimes and Offenses