Mariska Hargitay’s Rape‑Kit Backlog Campaign Secures Legislative Wins in All 50 States
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 22:29 UTC
- Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
Actress Mariska Hargitay, together with the Joyful Heart Foundation, celebrated a milestone as the campaign to eliminate untested rape kits achieved legislative victories across every U.S. state. The Hollywood Reporter details the 16‑year effort that resulted in new laws mandating testing and reporting of evidence. Hargitay’s advocacy is credited with catalizing nationwide reform of sexual‑assault evidence handling.