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IL SB3071
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ann Gillespie
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AI Summary
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Amends the State Treasurer Act to modify the "Achieving a Better Life Experience" (ABLE) account program, which allows individuals with disabilities to save funds for qualified disability expenses.
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Permits account owners to designate payable-on-death beneficiaries through written account agreements, allowing proceeds to transfer to other eligible individuals upon the account owner's death without court involvement.
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Clarifies that state agencies cannot seek repayment from ABLE accounts or their proceeds for benefits provided to beneficiaries under federal law requirements.
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Maintains existing protections including account assets held in trust, exemption from creditor claims, and disregard of account balances for eligibility determinations for state assistance and benefits programs.
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Authorizes the State Treasurer to adopt rules ensuring ABLE accounts comply with federal Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code requirements.
Legislative Description
ABLE ACCOUNT PROG-DISTRIBUTION
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021