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IL SB3071

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ann Gillespie

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that state agencies cannot seek repayment from ABLE accounts or their proceeds for benefits provided to beneficiaries under federal law requirements.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Executive1/7/2021
Rules1/2/2021
State Government2/11/2020
Assignments2/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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