Bill to extend deadline for crime victims to apply for aid goes to Senate chamber

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation that increases the time limit that crime victims may apply to receive compensation from the state’s crime victim compensation commission.

HB 255, sponsored by Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster, extends the deadline for victims and their families to apply for claims to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years.

Sen. Lance Bell, R-Pell City, introduced the legislation in Bedsole’s place at the Senate Finance …

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