Alabama HB108 modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses.

Alabama HB108 amends the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses. It provides that an individual has the greater of two periods to commence an action against the alleged perpetrator of a sex offense: two years after the criminal conviction or the claim or right accrued, or six years after the termination of the disability. The statute of limitations tolls during any criminal prosecution of the underlying offense. The bill also allows an action to be commenced regardless of the age of the plaintiff at the time the action is commenced.

Alabama HB108 modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses.

Alabama HB108 amends the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses. It provides that an individual has the greater of two periods to commence an action against the alleged perpetrator of a sex offense: two years after the criminal conviction or the claim or right accrued, or six years after the termination of the disability. The statute of limitations tolls during any criminal prosecution of the underlying offense. The bill also allows an action to be commenced regardless of the age of the plaintiff at the time the action is commenced.