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 program will be implemented by January 1, 2026, and will target two hundred eligible families. The bill also mandates that a report on the program's status be submitted by the two-generational initiative to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by January 1, 2028.

The purpose of this legislation is to address the challenges faced by individuals who lose public assistance benefits when their income exceeds certain thresholds, which can create a disincentive for families to increase their earnings. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to facilitate the pilot program and ensure accountability through the required reporting.