Sexual Abuse Legislation

Survivors of child sexual abuse are continuing to call on state lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving minor victims.

Sign stealing controversy in the University of Michigan football program, bills to expand statute of limitations on sexual misconduct, a comprehensive new report about homelessness in Detroit, and an Israeli peace activist's perspective on failures in global governance.

The bills are part of a years-long effort to tighten Michigan’s sexual assault laws after high-profile sexual abuse cases came to light.

The bills create a more uniform training process for mandatory reporters of suspected abuse, prevent coercion to keep someone from reporting, and address survivor anonymity.

In May, a settlement was reached between Michigan State University and 333 women and girls who were abused by former MSU sports doctor Larry Nassar. The…

State lawmakers expect to hold a key vote on the remaining bills in response to Larry Nassar this week. Nassar is the former Michigan State University…

More than 30 bills in response to sexual predator Larry Nassar are moving from a House committee to the full House and back over to the Senate…

The Michigan House is scaling back legislation inspired by the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case after Michigan State University agreed to a $500 million…