SB245 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission; restitution further provided for; members compensation further provided for
Summary: SB245 would expand crime victim compensation to cover income loss for human trafficking victims and allow commission members to be paid for days spent performing duties, not only for attending meetings.
What This Bill Does
It adds loss of income for victims of human trafficking to the types of work loss eligible for compensation. It changes how the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission pays its members by allowing payment for days spent performing duties, not just days they attend meetings. It sets payment rules: $250 per day for meeting attendance plus mileage, and up to $250 per day for duties performed, with funds from the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund. It becomes effective on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
Victims and dependents of violent crime (including victims of human trafficking) who may receive compensation for work loss, including income loss.
Members of the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission who would be paid per diem and mileage for duties performed in addition to meeting attendance.

Key Provisions
Amends Sections 15-23-3 and 15-23-4 to expand 'WORK LOSS' to include income loss for victims of human trafficking caused by exploitation.
Affirms that 'WORK LOSS' includes income loss for human trafficking victims; clarifies related definitions for victims, dependents, and claimants.
Adds compensation for commission members for days spent performing duties, not just days when they attend meetings.
Sets payment rates: $250 per day for meeting attendance with mileage, and up to $250 per day for duties performed, funded from the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
Effective date: October 1, 2024.

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