Del. Russell Bedsole

AARP Alabama: Thank you lawmakers for cracking down on crypto kiosk fraud

Fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Alabama, and it causes real harm to real people every day. That is why AARP Alabama thanks the members of the Alabama Legislature and Governor Kay Ivey for making House Bill 303 law. We especially thank State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) for sponsoring this legislation. This important […] The post AARP Alabama: Thank you lawmakers for cracking down on crypto kiosk fraud appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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 […]

April 7, 2026

Day 28 of the legislative session was a busy one, with more bills achieving final passage. We'll catch you up. Todd's guests: State Rep. Russell Bedsole State Rep. Sam Jones

Proposed bill seeks to curb cryptocurrency kiosk fraud targeting Alabama seniors

Election year legislation introduced in the Alabama Legislature aims to crack down on cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, a growing scam trend that has cost Alabamians millions of dollars and disproportionately targets seniors. Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) introduced the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act (House Bill 303) on January 21, which would impose transaction limits, require enhanced […] The post Proposed bill seeks to curb cryptocurrency kiosk fraud targeting Alabama seniors appeared first on Yellowhammer News .