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AL HB121

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donna Givens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 95.1 to the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to allow the Legislature to revive civil claims arising from child sexual abuse that have been barred by statutes of limitations, statutes of repose, or notice-of-claim requirements

  • Permits retroactive revival of claims barred before, on, or after January 1, 2027, and authorizes actions against both public and private individuals or entities

  • Excludes from revival any claims that have been finally adjudicated on the merits or settled through signed agreements with paid consideration

  • Defines "child sexual abuse" as sexual conduct directed at individuals under 19 years of age that is punishable under Alabama criminal law, including attempts, solicitations, and non-contact exploitation

  • Requires voter approval through a statewide election to ratify the constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

Child sexual abuse; Legislature authorized to revive certain time-barred civil claims, constitutional amendment

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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