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AL SB21

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the statute of limitations for civil actions involving sex offenses from 6 years to 36 years for individuals below age 19 or insane at the time the right accrues.

  • Applies retroactively to sex offenses occurring prior to October 1, 2025, regardless of any previous statute of limitations.

  • Allows individuals previously time-barred from filing civil actions for sex offenses to file within a two-year window following October 1, 2025.

  • Becomes effective on October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure, statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses further provided for

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Pending Senate Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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