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CT HB05447

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gail Lavielle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax-free savings account program under Connecticut general statutes title 19a for persons with disabilities and their family members
  • Allows deposits into accounts to cover expenses including education, housing, transportation, employment support, health care, and assistive technology
  • Designates deposited funds as non-taxable income for Connecticut state income tax purposes
  • Models the program after the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE)
  • Referred to Committee on Public Health during January 2015 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Tax-free Savings Accounts For Use By Persons With Disabilities And Their Family Members.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

2/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding1/30/2015
Public Health1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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