Joint Interim Study Commission, established

This bill establishes a temporary Joint Interim Study Commission to investigate how Alabama can improve victim notification for crimes committed at the county and local levels. The commission will be composed of legislators and representatives from various law enforcement and advocacy groups, with a focus on ensuring diverse membership. Its primary task is to study current notification practices and recommend solutions to replace the free VINE service that many counties currently rely on, as they face the risk of losing access without state funding. The group must submit its findings to state leaders by the start of the 2025 legislative session, after which the commission will be dissolved.