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

SB 43 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Alabama's Legislature to revive civil claims related to child sexual abuse that were previously barred by time limits. It would enable the creation of procedures for survivors to pursue lawsuits even if filed after standard statute of limitations periods, including retroactive application to claims barred before, on, or after January 1, 2027. The amendment explicitly excludes claims already resolved through final judgments or signed settlements. It defines "child sexual abuse" as conduct directed at individuals under 19 that would be punishable under Alabama's criminal laws. This is a procedural constitutional change currently pending committee review in the Alabama Senate.