A federal judge upheld Washington's 2023 law banning over-the-counter sexual assault kits.
A federal judge upheld Washington's 2023 law banning over-the-counter sexual assault kits, which are often inadmissible in court and can mislead survivors. The ban, supported by both parties, aims to encourage law enforcement reporting. Leda Health, a Pennsylvania company challenging the law on First Amendment grounds, had its lawsuit dismissed, and plans to appeal. The decision may impact similar legal disputes in other states.
October 22, 2024
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