Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for

HB 355 proposes to extend the time limit for individuals to file claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission. Currently, crime victims or their families must file a claim within one year of the injury or death upon which the claim is based. This bill would amend Section 15-23-12 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to extend this deadline, allowing claims to be filed within two years. This change directly affects individuals seeking financial compensation for injuries or death resulting from a crime in Alabama. The bill is slated to become effective on October 1, 2025.