Generating resources to combat domestic violence by imposing an excise tax on owners of online dating applications.

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H-2104.1

HOUSE BILL 2071

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Davis and Scott

Read first time 04/08/25. Referred to Committee on Finance.

AN ACT Relating to generating resources to combat domestic violence by imposing an excise tax on owners of online dating applications; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Online dating application" means a website, application, or internet-based service that allows users to register a free or paid account or profile for the primary purpose of matching with other users in pursuit of romantic relationships or social connections.

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 272 days quiet

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