Alabama HB121 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to revive time-barred civil claims related to child sexual abuse.

Alabama HB121 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to allow the Legislature to revive any time-barred civil claims arising from child sexual abuse. This bill would enable the Legislature to create procedures for such claims, including provisions regarding venue, confidentiality, protective orders, records handling, and the rights and defenses of parties. The amendment would not revive claims that have been finally adjudicated on the merits or released by a signed constitutional protection applicable to criminal proceedings.

Alabama HB121 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to revive time-barred civil claims related to child sexual abuse.

Alabama HB121 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to allow the Legislature to revive any time-barred civil claims arising from child sexual abuse. This bill would enable the Legislature to create procedures for such claims, including provisions regarding venue, confidentiality, protective orders, records handling, and the rights and defenses of parties. The amendment would not revive claims that have been finally adjudicated on the merits or released by a signed constitutional protection applicable to criminal proceedings.