HB52 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda Hollis Representative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sexual abuse of a minor; 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 under 19 years of age must be brought within six years of that individual's 19th birthday, or the action is time-barred.

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 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 sexual abuse of a minor.

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Subjects

Civil Procedure