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MA S2124
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a new Section 4B in Chapter 6A of Massachusetts General Laws establishing a behavioral science insights policy directive for state government agencies
- Encourages administrative agencies, independent agencies, and judicial administration to identify policies and programs where behavioral science insights could improve public welfare, program outcomes, and cost effectiveness
- Requires agencies to streamline access to public programs by removing administrative hurdles, shortening wait times, and simplifying forms for individuals, families, communities, and businesses
- Mandates agencies improve how information is presented to consumers and program beneficiaries by considering content, format, timing, and medium, including careful design of default options in programs offering choices
- Requires agencies to engage outside researchers with expertise in behavioral science and evidence-based evaluation methods, including randomized control trials, to guide policy development
Legislative Description
Relative to government efficiency
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/9/2026
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025
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