Child sexual abuse; Legislature authorized to revive certain time-barred civil claims, constitutional amendment

Summary

The proposal adds Section 95.1 to the Alabama Constitution, allowing the Legislature to pass laws that revive civil claims related to child sexual abuse even if statutes of limitation or other procedural bars would normally prevent them. It applies to survivors seeking redress against individuals or entities, but does not affect criminal prosecutions or already settled cases. Voters would decide the amendment in a future election.

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