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WV HB5543
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the West Virginia State Treasurer to coordinate the state's SMART529 educational savings program with federally established "Trump Accounts" created under 26 U.S. Code § 6434
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Permits the State Treasurer to provide educational materials to account holders about permissible uses, transfers, or rollovers between the programs as allowed by federal law
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Restricts fund transfers between programs to only those explicitly permitted under federal law
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Defines eligible children for Trump Accounts as U.S. citizens born between December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2029, for whom no prior election has been made under the program
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Adds new section §12-2-7 to the West Virginia Code under Article 2 relating to payment and deposit of taxes
Legislative Description
Authorizing the State Treasurer to coordinate SMART529 program with federal Trump accounts
Finance and Administration
Last Action
To House Finance
2/16/2026