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H.R. 1219House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsored by Tony CárdenasRep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
Introduced February 23, 2021

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The ABLE Age Adjustment Act changes the tax law so that people with disabilities can open a qualified ABLE savings account until age 46 instead of the current limit of age 26. This expands eligibility for the tax‑advantaged ABLE program, affecting individuals with disabilities, their families, and anyone who helps them set up these accounts. The change takes effect for tax years that start after the law is passed.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Internal Revenue Code §529A(e) to replace the age limit of 26 with an age limit of 46 for eligibility to qualified ABLE programs.
  • The amendment becomes effective for taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Act.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

February 23, 2021

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Introduced in House

February 23, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

February 23, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 23, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1219

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 23, 2021

Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, and Ms. Chu) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act.

2.

Modification of age requirement for qualified ABLE programs

(a)

In general

Section 529A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking age 26 in paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A)(i)(II) and inserting age 46.

(b)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.