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OK HB2723

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Emily Virgin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 12 O.S. 2011, Section 83 to allow court-ordered funds recovered on behalf of minors exceeding $1,000 (after costs, medical bills, and attorney fees) to be deposited into qualified Section 529 College Savings Plan accounts

  • Withdrawals from 529 accounts must follow procedures prescribed by federal or state tax law, in addition to existing court-ordered withdrawal requirements for minors under 18

  • Existing deposit options remain available, including federally insured banks, credit unions, savings and loan institutions, court-approved trust company investments, and structured settlement annuities

  • Provisions do not apply if a legal guardian was appointed before the monetary award; guardians appointed afterward may petition the district court to transfer funds to their control subject to reasonable safeguards

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; payments to minors; Internal Revenue Code; Section 529; College Savings Accounts; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Civil Procedure Committee

2/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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