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SR 257

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Paul Faraci

Illinois designates an annual "ABLE Savings Day" to raise awareness of tax-advantaged disability savings accounts that help low-income individuals with disabilities save without losing government benefits.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 257

Legislative bill overview

SR 257 designates a specific day in Illinois as "ABLE Savings Day" to recognize and promote awareness of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families to save money without affecting eligibility for means-tested benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

Why is this important

ABLE accounts provide a critical financial planning tool for people with disabilities, allowing them to accumulate savings up to $235,000 without losing essential government assistance—a significant barrier that previously forced beneficiaries to remain impoverished. Designating an awareness day helps increase visibility and utilization of these accounts among eligible individuals and families who may not know they exist, potentially improving long-term financial security and independence.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited scope: As a resolution, this bill has no binding effect and creates no new programs or funding—it is purely symbolic recognition
  • Awareness vs. Access: The bill promotes ABLE accounts but does not address structural barriers to opening or managing them, such as complexity of enrollment or lack of outreach infrastructure
  • Resource allocation questions: Critics may question whether symbolic gestures warrant legislative action when substantive improvements to ABLE account accessibility could be prioritized

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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