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Washington is First State to Regulate Escort Websites to Curb Sex Trafficking

Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a bill into law, the first of its kind in the country, to require websites within the state to obtain documentation that escorts advertised there are at least 18.

Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a bill into law, the first of its kind in the country, to require websites within the state to obtain documentation that escorts advertised there are at least 18.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.