(AP) -- A Michigan lawmaker has completed a 55-mile walk from his hometown to the state Capitol to draw attention to legislation that would extend the timeframe allowed to file civil suits related to criminal sexual conduct against minors. Democratic Sen. John Gleason of Flushing finished his walk in the rain Tuesday morning at the state Capitol. He started the trip Sunday.
Gleason wants to extend the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits involving sex crimes against those under age 18. Bills pending in the Legislature would extend the statute of limitations to up to 30 years. A two-year window would be provided to file suits if that timeframe has expired.
The Michigan Catholic Conference says the bills are discriminatory and target religious and nonprofit organizations.
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