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AL SB43
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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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
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Enables retroactive revival of claims barred before, on, or after January 1, 2027, and permits lawsuits against both public and private individuals or entities
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Excludes from revival any claims already adjudicated on the merits or settled through signed agreements where consideration was paid
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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
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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