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AL HB613

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda Hollis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revives time-barred civil claims for sex offenses committed against minors (under age 19) for a 10-year period from the effective date of the act.

  • Allows claims to be brought against both the alleged perpetrator and any entity or organization entrusted with minors' well-being that knew or should have known of the abuse and failed to prevent it, including religious institutions, academic institutions, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and youth organizations.

  • Requires the Attorney General to develop and implement a public awareness campaign to inform survivors of their rights under the act and provide resources to assist them in pursuing claims.

  • Prohibits employers, institutions, and other entities from retaliating against individuals for filing claims under this act.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2027, contingent upon ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to revive time-barred rights and remedies relating to child sexual abuse.

Legislative Description

Child sexual abuse; time-barred civil claims revived for period of 10 years, Attorney General required to conduct public awareness campaign, discrimination for bringing suit prohibited

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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