The revenue, estimated to roughly $6 million annually, would fund domestic violence survivor support programs.
SEATTLE — A Washington state lawmaker has proposed a novel way to address a growing funding gap for domestic violence intervention services: tax dating app companies one dollar per registered user.
State Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline) introduced House Bill 2071, which would place a $1-per-user fee on dating app companies such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge to name a few. The revenue, estimated to roughly $6 million annually, would be directed into a domestic violence services account to fund survivor advocacy and support programs across Washington.
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