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IL SB3786

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Laura Ellman

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the State Treasurer Act to modify the "Achieving a Better Life Experience" (ABLE) account program for individuals with disabilities by clarifying requirements for designated representatives to establish accounts.

  • Requires persons or entities seeking to open an ABLE account on behalf of a beneficiary to provide written certification under penalties of perjury establishing their authority and that no other person or entity has higher priority under Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code and federal regulations.

  • Removes previous statutory list of automatically recognized designated representatives (guardians, power of attorney agents, and others designated by beneficiary or Treasurer) and instead requires certification of authority basis.

  • Authorizes the State Treasurer to require certifications, oaths, or affirmations under penalties of perjury as deemed necessary to implement the ABLE program.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

STATE TREASURER-ABLE ACCOUNTS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1024

5/27/2022

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration3/7/2022
Rules2/25/2022
State Government2/9/2022
Assignments2/7/2022
State Government2/1/2022
Assignments1/21/2022

Full Bill Text

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