HB68 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Statute of limitations, commencement of civil actions based on sexual abuse, tolled until final adjudication of related criminal case

Summary

HB68 would pause the civil deadline for sexual abuse cases and start counting two years from the final adjudication of the related criminal case, not from the abuse date.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the civil statute of limitations for personal injuries from sexual abuse would be extended. A victim could file within two years after the related criminal case is finally decided (excluding appeals). The extension applies to sex offenses listed in Section 15-20A-5, but it does not apply if the related criminal case does not begin within two years of the alleged offense.

Who It Affects

• Sexual abuse victims – the filing deadline is delayed until two years after the criminal case ends (final adjudication, excluding appeals).
• Sexual abuse perpetrators – the extended deadline depends on the criminal case starting within two years; if the criminal case does not start within two years, the extension does not apply.

Key Provisions

• A civil action for personal injuries from sexual abuse may be brought within two years from the final adjudication of the related criminal case prosecuting the perpetrator, not including appeals.
• The extended deadline does not apply if the related criminal case does not commence within two years of the alleged offense.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after executive approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Civil Procedure