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NC H729

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mitchell Setzer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to permit rollovers from Section 529 college savings accounts to Section 529A ABLE savings accounts, allowing parents to redirect education funds toward qualified disability expenses for their children.

  • Requests Congress allow ABLE account beneficiaries to save additional amounts when they earn income, enabling people with disabilities to work and save without exceeding monthly resource limits for means-tested benefits.

  • Calls on Congress to increase the age eligibility requirement for ABLE accounts from 26 to 46, extending benefits to individuals who become disabled later in life.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to all members of North Carolina's congressional delegation.

  • Becomes effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Expressing Support for ABLE Act

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/11/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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