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MA S84

Relative to universal basic income


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to universal basic income. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Housing and Community Development to demonstrate the individual, family, and community economic impacts and state-level cost savings of a universal basic income. The pilot program will provide $1,000 per month to 100 participants in each of three economically diverse cities or towns, including at least one rural community, for three years. The Department is required to submit a report to the legislature within one year of the conclusion of the pilot program, analyzing data collected during the program and providing recommendations and draft legislation for implementing a statewide universal basic income program.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2533 (on 02/13/2020)

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