The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6099, aims to establish a three-year pilot program designed to mitigate the effects of the "benefits cliff" for families participating in public assistance programs. This initiative is based on recommendations from a benefits cliff study conducted by the two-generational initiative, as established under section 17b-112l of the general statutes. The program is set to begin no later than January 1, 2026, and will focus on supporting two hundred eligible families. Additionally, a report on the program's status is required to be submitted by the two-generational initiative by January 1, 2028, to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly.

The bill's primary purpose is to address the challenges faced by participants in public assistance programs who experience a sudden loss of benefits when their income exceeds certain thresholds, commonly referred to as the benefits cliff. By implementing this pilot program, the bill seeks to provide a safety net for families transitioning out of public assistance, thereby promoting economic stability and reducing the negative impacts associated with the abrupt loss of benefits.