The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6841, aims to establish a one-year pilot program for universal basic income (UBI) in five municipalities across Connecticut, effective from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The Commissioner of Social Services is tasked with developing and administering this program, which will provide monthly payments to selected participants who meet specific eligibility criteria, including being at least eighteen years old, an expectant parent or guardian of a child, and having a household income below the federal poverty level. The bill outlines the process for selecting municipalities and participants, as well as the methodology for data collection to assess the program's economic impacts.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law by repealing certain eligibility criteria for family assistance under section 17b-112, specifically allowing families participating in the UBI pilot program to disregard any financial assistance received from it when determining eligibility for other assistance programs. The legislation also establishes a working group led by the Commissioner of Social Services to analyze data from the pilot program and make recommendations for a potential state-wide UBI program, with a report due by June 1, 2027. The bill includes provisions for soliciting private funds to support the pilot program and emphasizes the importance of expert input in its development.