SB253 Alabama 2019 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2019
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
Description
<p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide for expanded civil
liability for injuries resulting from acts of
terrorism</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for the forfeiture
of all property used in the course of, or derived
from, an act of terrorism</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would authorize a person injured
by an act of terrorism and law enforcement agencies
or private entities involved in the investigation,
prosecution, mitigation, seizure, or forfeiture
process for acts of terrorism to file a claim for
costs or damages to be satisfied from forfeited
property</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for the allocation
of proceeds from a forfeiture and disposition, and
would specify that investigation expenses must be
paid first</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide a limitation period
for asserting a claim against forfeited property</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also authorize a person
injured by an act of terrorism to file an action
for damages against a person committing an act of
terrorism, and would authorize the recovery of
specified damages</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to acts of terrorism, to provide for
expanded civil liability for injuries resulting from acts of
terrorism; to provide for the forfeiture of all property used
in the course of, or derived from, an act of terrorism; to
authorize a person injured by an act of terrorism and certain
law enforcement agencies or private entities to file a claim
for costs or damages to be satisfied from forfeited property;
to provide for additional fees; to provide for distribution of
the fees; to provide for the allocation of proceeds from a
forfeiture and disposition; to provide a limitation period for
asserting a claim against forfeited property; to authorize a
person injured by an act of terrorism to file an action for
damages against a person committing an act of terrorism; and
to provide for damages.
</p>
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2019 | S | Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Judiciary |
| May 8, 2019 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 9, 2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 8, 2019 | Committee Room 325 at 08:30 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | May 1, 2019 | Committee Room 325 at 08:30 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB253 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |