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AL SB254

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Applies to civil actions based on sex offenses as described in Section 15-20A-5 of Alabama Code.

  • Maintains existing provisions that when both disabilities (being under age and insane) coexist, the limitation period does not begin until both disabilities are removed.

  • Preserves the right of imprisoned persons to commence actions enumerated in the statute.

  • Becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

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

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Currently Indefinitely Postponed

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2025

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