HB 613 would allow individuals who experienced a sex offense as a minor to file civil lawsuits for damages, even if the legal deadline to do so has passed, for a period of 10 years after the bill's effective date. These lawsuits could be brought against the alleged offender and organizations, like religious institutions or schools, if they knew or should have known about the abuse and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. The bill also requires the Attorney General to conduct a public awareness campaign about these revived claims and prohibits retaliation against individuals who file them. This act is contingent on the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to revive time-barred rights and remedies relating to child sexual abuse.
SJR 72 is a resolution that commends Luke Hutcheson for being named the 2025 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 2A Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. It acknowledges his accomplishments and dedication as a coach for Tuscaloosa Academy's boys basketball team.
SJR 71 is a resolution commending Troy Regional Medical Center for being named one of the Chartis Center for Rural Health's Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in 2025. This resolution recognizes the hospital's performance in areas such as quality, cost, and capital efficiency.
SJR 73 is a resolution that officially recognizes April 15, 2025, as Jackie Robinson Day in the State of Alabama. This resolution celebrates Jackie Robinson's profound contributions to baseball, civil rights, and American society.
SJR 68 is a resolution that officially recognizes June as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of Alabama. This resolution honors and celebrates the contributions of Caribbean Americans to the state and the nation.
SJR 74 is a commemorative resolution that celebrates the 150th anniversary of Evergreen Baptist Church, located in Clayton, Alabama. The resolution formally recognizes the church's history and its impact on the community, extending best wishes to its pastor and congregation.
SJR 69 is a resolution that designates a one-mile segment of State Route 81 in Macon County, from mile marker 2.958 to 1.958, as the "Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr. Memorial Highway." This action honors Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr.'s many years of public service, including his roles as a State Trooper, Macon County Sheriff, and Judge of Probate.
SJR 67 is a resolution by the Alabama Legislature expressing support for the state to acquire and securely store uranium-233 (U-233) currently held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. It urges the Alabama Congressional Delegation to collaborate with federal authorities, including the U.S. Department of Energy, to facilitate this transfer. The resolution also encourages the Governor to establish a task force to identify appropriate sites and develop a management plan for the U-233, with the goal of supporting advanced nuclear reactor technologies and fostering innovation in Alabama.
SB 235 relates to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority. This bill transfers all fiduciary responsibility for the Authority to the City of Rainbow City, effective October 1, 2025. It also provides for the Authority's dissolution once all debts existing as of October 1, 2022, are fully paid, with a deadline of June 1, 2048. Upon dissolution, all of the Authority's assets, including real property and equipment, will transfer to the City of Rainbow City, which will then assume all duties of the Authority.
SB 219 authorizes the Clay County Sheriff to manage and dispose of abandoned, stolen, or unclaimed personal property and firearms. For general property, the sheriff can sell items at public or internet auction if unclaimed after six months, following efforts to locate the owner and public notice. Unclaimed firearms can be sold to licensed gun dealers through a sealed bid process or destroyed by the sheriff after six months, also with efforts to find the owner. Proceeds from these sales, after deducting expenses, are deposited into the Clay County Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes. Owners can claim their property or firearms before sale by providing proof of ownership and covering associated costs.
SB 261 revises the salary for the judge of probate in Bibb County, but only if that judge is a licensed attorney. The bill sets their salary at 80 percent of the initial state base salary for a state district court judge at the time they assume office. Additionally, the probate judge will receive future salary increases, including step and cost-of-living adjustments, in the same manner as a district judge with comparable years of service. This new salary structure replaces any other compensation for the position and is effective retroactively to January 1, 2021.
SB 240 is a local bill specifically for Coffee County. It establishes new qualifications for individuals serving as the Judge of Probate in Coffee County. Any person elected or appointed to this position after June 1, 2025, will be required to be an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama. The act itself becomes effective on October 1, 2025.
