Extends the filing deadline for claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years.
The bill amends the Alabama Code to extend the time limit for filing claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years after the injury or death. It also outlines conditions under which compensation may be diminished or denied, such as if the claimant has not fully cooperated with law enforcement or if the injury or death was reported late. The commission retains the authority to reconsider awards and deny compensation if the claimant was involved in the criminal conduct. This act becomes effective on October 1, 2025.
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