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MA S1883

Establishing a universal basic income pilot program


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a universal basic income pilot program. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a universal basic income pilot program in Massachusetts. The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) will set up a public-private partnership with local businesses, non-profits, or private foundations to implement the pilot, which will include at least 100 participants representing diverse demographics across the state. Each participant will receive at least $1,000 per month from the Funder, and the DTA will analyze how their quality of life changes over a 2-year period. The participants will remain anonymous unless they choose to waive that right. The DTA will cover all administrative costs and may hire additional staff or contract with third-party organizations to manage the program. After the pilot is completed, the DTA will submit a report to the state legislature on the program's outcomes and provide recommendations for a potential larger-scale implementation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/10/2022)

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