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Committee advances bill extending victims’ filing deadline from one year to two

Judiciary · January 28, 2026

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Summary

Sen. Bell’s measure would extend the statute of limitations for certain crime-victim applications (for things like funeral expenses) from one year to two; the committee gave the bill a favorable report.

Senator Bell told the Judiciary committee the bill extends the filing deadline for certain crime‑victim applications from one year to two, noting that some investigations take longer than a single year and victims need time to apply for assistance for expenses such as funerals.

"The biggest thing is funeral expenses and things of that nature," Bell said, explaining the crime-commission’s work and why a two-year deadline would be more practical in some investigations. Committee members offered no opposition and moved the bill forward with a favorable report.

Senator Figures asked follow-up questions about what the crime commission pays; the sponsor replied the program typically covers funeral expenses and related immediate costs, not damages such as mental anguish.