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MA S1690

MA S1690
Relative to government efficiency


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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