LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan's 15 public universities on Monday asked the Legislature to delay voting on bills written in response to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, expressing concern about measures that would retroactively extend the time victims have to file lawsuits and remove an immunity defense for governmental agencies.
The Senate is posed to vote this week on the legislation backed by victims of the imprisoned former doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
In a letter to lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder, the Michigan Association of State Universities said several bills would have a "profound impact.