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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create a behavioral science insights policy directive. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill would create a behavioral science insights policy directive for state administrative agencies, independent agencies, and judicial administration. The key provisions of the bill encourage these government entities to (1) identify policies and programs where applying behavioral science insights could improve outcomes and cost-effectiveness, (2) develop strategies to apply these insights and rigorously test their impact, and (3) collaborate with the research community to leverage empirical findings from behavioral sciences. The bill also outlines specific ways agencies can streamline processes, present information more effectively, design choices to promote public welfare, and use nonfinancial incentives to encourage beneficial actions by individuals. Finally, the bill encourages agencies to consider behavioral science insights as part of their ongoing review of existing regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1690 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1690.pdf |
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