HB 1753 - DIGEST

     Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to study the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children.  The study shall include the following:  (1) Any factors preventing victims of domestic violence who have children from obtaining pro bono legal services;

     (2) methods to increase the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children including, but not limited to:  (a) providing a reduction of the state business and occupation tax for businesses who provide pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children; and (b) increasing the availability of state-funded pro bono legal services to victims of domestic violence who have children.