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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.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1883