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AL SB43

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Alabama Legislature to revive civil claims arising from child sexual abuse that have been barred by statutes of limitation, statutes of repose, or notice-of-claim requirements

  • Enables retroactive revival of claims barred before, on, or after January 1, 2027, and permits lawsuits against both public and private individuals or entities

  • Excludes from revival any claims already adjudicated on the merits or settled through signed agreements where consideration was paid

  • 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; does not authorize revival of criminal prosecutions or alter criminal proceeding protections

Legislative Description

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

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Pending Senate Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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