The bill aims to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter sexual assault kits in Washington state, emphasizing the importance of professional investigations and the preservation of forensic evidence for successful outcomes in sexual offense cases. It highlights that at-home kits can create false expectations and hinder survivors from receiving accurate information, timely medical treatment, and access to vital community resources. The legislation seeks to establish a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to support survivors.

To implement this prohibition, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 5.70 RCW, defining key terms such as "health care facility," "health care provider," and "sexual assault kit." It explicitly states that no person may sell or offer for sale a sexual assault kit that is marketed for at-home or self-collection, or if there is knowledge or reasonable belief that it will be used for such purposes. The bill also recognizes these practices as matters of public interest, classifying violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the consumer protection act.