A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.
This bill clarifies that federal law does not prohibit using direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs. It directly affects individuals with disabilities who use ABLE accounts (tax-advantaged savings accounts for disability-related expenses) and financial institutions handling these transactions. The key provision states that no existing law should be interpreted to block automatic bank transfers into qualified ABLE programs, as defined under federal tax law. This removes a potential barrier to setting up recurring contributions without changing current ABLE program rules.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 31, 2024
Last action Jul 31, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Jul 31, 2024
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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