Bill > HB53

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would modify Section 95 of Alabama's constitution to allow the Legislature to revive legal rights or remedies for sexual abuse of a minor that may have previously been barred by the statute of limitations. Currently, the state constitution prohibits the Legislature from reviving rights or remedies that have lapsed due to time limitations. The proposed amendment would create a specific exception to this rule for cases involving child sexual abuse, enabling the Legislature to pass laws that could potentially allow victims to pursue legal action even if the original time limit for filing a lawsuit has expired. The amendment would be put to a public vote, and if approved by a majority of qualified voters, it would become part of the state constitution. This change could provide additional legal recourse for survivors of childhood sexual abuse who may have been unable to seek justice within the previous time constraints, reflecting a growing recognition of the long-term impacts of childhood sexual trauma and the challenges survivors face in coming forward.

Health and Social Services

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