Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing retrospective laws to be enacted if the laws involve civil childhood sexual abuse claims

HJR 79 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would allow the state legislature to pass retrospective civil laws specifically for childhood sexual abuse claims. This would override the current constitutional prohibition against retrospective laws (which generally cannot apply to past events). The amendment would directly affect victims seeking civil lawsuits for childhood sexual abuse that occurred before the law's enactment. It creates a narrow exception permitting such retrospective civil claims while maintaining the general rule against retroactive laws for other matters. The bill would require voter approval to amend the state constitution.