Instagram/Mariska Hargitay Celebrity After 16 years, Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation achieves historic rape kit reform legislation in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. May 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation has reached a historic achievement after 16 years of dedicated advocacy. On Friday, it was confirmed that the End the Backlog campaign has successfully influenced rape kit reform legislation across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.