TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Health care providers in New Jersey can no longer bill sexual assault victims for forensic evidence collection.

Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law Thursday that prevents victims from being bill directly for medical screenings, medications for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy tests after an incident.

Christie says sexual assault victims must be treated with respect and compassion. He says this will help ensure their needs are met.

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