Bill > S1864

This bill establishes a pilot program in Massachusetts to test the viability and efficacy of a universal basic income (UBI) program. The program would provide a monthly income to at least 1,500 randomly selected residents that is at least equal to a living wage, with the difference between the participant's monthly income and the applicable living income being remitted to the participant. The program will seek philanthropic funding to supplement any available state funds and will establish an advisory committee to advise on the calculation of the living income and the creation of a research program to measure the well-being of participants and the impact of the program on the Commonwealth. The research will evaluate the cost of the program, public health outcomes, workforce and educational outcomes, and criminal justice outcomes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1864