An Act relative to universal basic income

This Massachusetts bill directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a three-year pilot program to test the effects of a universal basic income. The program would provide $1,000 monthly stipends to 100 residents selected from three economically diverse communities, including at least one rural area. Participants must agree to fully engage in the study, which involves collecting data on how the money is spent and its impact on health and the economy. After the pilot concludes, the department must submit a detailed report analyzing the results and provide recommendations for a potential statewide program.