The bill introduces a limited exception to the statute of limitations for certain actions related to injuries resulting from sex offenses against minors. Specifically, it allows individuals under the age of 19 at the time the right to file a claim accrued to commence legal action at any time, regardless of the expiration of the statute of limitations, provided that the injury is linked to a sex offense as defined in Alabama law, and the claim is made against the bankruptcy estate of a congressionally chartered organization that filed for bankruptcy on February 18, 2020. This provision is retroactive, meaning it applies to offenses that occurred before the bill's effective date, and it is limited to actions against entities in bankruptcy, not against other individuals or organizations.

Additionally, the bill specifies that this new legal framework will expire on December 31, 2026, and it will take effect immediately upon passage. The language of the bill includes the insertion of provisions that allow for these exceptions and the deletion of any conflicting statutes of limitations that would otherwise bar such claims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-2-8