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AL HB53

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda Hollis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 95 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to create an exception allowing the Legislature to revive time-barred legal claims related to child sexual abuse
  • Currently, the Alabama Constitution prohibits the Legislature from reviving any right or remedy that has become barred by statutes of limitations
  • Would enable future legislation to reopen the filing window for civil lawsuits by survivors of childhood sexual abuse whose claims have expired
  • Requires approval by a majority of qualified voters in a statewide election before taking effect
  • Sponsored by Representative Hollis and referred to the Children and Senior Advocacy Committee; first read January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

Child sexual abuse; Legislature authorized to revive lapsed rights or remedies, constitutional amendment

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Pending House Children and Senior Advocacy

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Children and Senior Advocacy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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