HB334 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cynthia Lee AlmondAlabama Public Service Commission
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission; restitution further provided for; members compensation further provided for
Summary: HB334 expands crime victims' compensation to include income loss for victims of human trafficking and increases commission members' pay for duties beyond attending meetings.
What This Bill Does
It adds loss of income for victims of human trafficking to the definition of work loss eligible for compensation. It also makes commission members eligible for pay for days spent performing their duties, not just days at meetings, and it sets per diem and mileage rules. The changes take effect October 1, 2024 and are implemented by amending sections 15-23-3 and 15-23-4 of the Alabama Code.

Who It Affects
Victims of human trafficking in Alabama (and their dependents) who may seek compensation for income loss due to exploitation.
Victims of violence and their dependents who seek compensation from the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission.
Members of the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, who will be paid for days spent performing commission duties and reimbursed for travel.

Key Provisions
Work Loss definition expanded to include income loss for victims of human trafficking resulting from exploitation.
Commission members receive compensation for days spent performing duties, in addition to days attending meetings.
Per diem: commission members paid up to $250 per day for attendance and up to $250 per day for duties; mileage reimbursed at state employee rates.
Payments to commission members come from the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
Effective date: October 1, 2024; amendments to Sections 15-23-3 and 15-23-4 of the Code.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Crimes & Offenses