Alabama Legislature votes to extend time crime victims can file claims

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 410

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago

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The Alabama Legislature Tuesday gave final approval to a bill extending the deadline for crime victims to file a claim with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission.

HB 255, sponsored by Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster, increases the time for victims of violent crimes to apply for compensation for injuries and suffering from one year to two years after the incident.

“What today shows, the Legislature of the state of Alabama does want to care …

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