HB613 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda Hollis Representative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Child sexual abuse; time-barred civil claims revived for period of 10 years, Attorney General required to conduct public awareness campaign, discrimination for bringing suit prohibited

Description

Under existing law, a civil action based on a sex offense committed against an individual 19 years of age or younger must be brought within six years of that individual's 19th birthday.

This bill would revive time-barred civil claims involving a sex offense against a minor for a period of 10 years.

This bill would require the Attorney General to conduct an informational campaign about the revived period to bring a claim.

This bill would also prohibit any entity from discriminating against an individual who brings a claim under this act.

This bill would also specify that the legislation is contingent on the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to revive time-barred rights and remedies relating to child sexual abuse.

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Subjects

Civil Procedure