2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H
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3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: House
Category: Criminal Procedure
Pass Likelihood: 31%
Status date: 2026-04-15
Last action: 2026-04-15
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for
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This bill alabama crime victims compensation commission, filing of claims further provided for. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Passed" stage.
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House Ways and Means General Fund Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
House Ways and Means General Fund Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 6Y52BZ3-1
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Primary: Russell Bedsole (R-HD-049)
GOP: 85% · DEM: 15%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-01-15 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
2026-01-15 · House
Pending House Ways and Means General Fund
2026-01-21 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin from House Ways and Means General Fund 6Y52BZ3-1
2026-01-21 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-02-03 · House
Third Reading in House of Origin
2026-02-03 · House
Ways and Means General Fund Engrossed Substitute Offered 6Y52BZ3-1
2026-02-03 · House
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 248 6Y52BZ3-1
2026-02-03 · House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 249
2026-02-03 · House · major
Engrossed
2026-02-05 · Senate · major
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
2026-02-05 · Senate
Pending Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
2026-02-25 · Senate · major
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-02-25 · Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-07 · Senate
Third Reading in Second House
2026-04-07 · Senate
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1184
2026-04-07 · Senate
Third Reading in Second House
2026-04-07 · House
Ready to Enroll
2026-04-07 · House · major
Enrolled
2026-04-08 · Senate
Signature Requested
2026-04-08 · House
Delivered to Governor
2026-04-15 · House · major
Enacted
2026-04-15 · House · major
Enacted
| Date | Chamber | Description | Y | N | NV | Abs | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | H | HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | 99 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ✓ |
| 2026-02-03 | H | Third Reading in House of Origin | 99 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ✓ |
| 2026-02-03 | H | Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 248 6Y52BZ3-1 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ✓ |
| 2026-02-03 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 249 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-07 | S | SBIR: Passed by Second House | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-07 | S | Third Reading in Second House | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-07 | S | Third Reading in Second House | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-07 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1184 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ✓ |
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
House Ways and Means General Fund Reported Out of Committee House of OriginPending
House · 2026-01-21
House Ways and Means General Fund Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 6Y52BZ3-1
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Hearing
2026-01-21 13:30 · Room 617
House Ways and Means General Fund Hearing
Hearing
2026-02-25 11:00 · Finance and Taxation
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Hearing
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Alabama Legislature votes to extend time crime victims can file claims
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 […]