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StateArizonaEnacted
HB 2477: Arizona's education savings plan; revisions
David Livingston
HB 2477 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 22, 2026).
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Confidence
High
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates definitions and requirements for Arizona's 529 education savings plan (AZ529) to match federal law, allowing for rollovers to Roth IRAs, transfers to ABLE accounts, and qualified repayments for student loans.
Who is affected
Current and future AZ529 account owners, designated beneficiaries, and families planning for higher education, student debt, or disability support.
Requirements and enforcement
Account owners must ensure any rollovers to Roth IRAs meet the 15-year maintenance period, 5-year contribution history, and aggregate $35,000 limit specified in the statute.
Costs and funding
Administrative costs for the state to update documentation; no new direct taxpayer costs.
When it takes effect
Enacted June 22, 2026; updates to plans likely effective for the 2026 tax year.
Potential benefits
Increased flexibility for education savings accounts; ability to repurpose unused funds for retirement or debt reduction without typical nonqualified penalties.
Risks and tradeoffs
Complex eligibility rules for transfers could lead to nonqualified withdrawals if conditions are not strictly met.
What is still unknown
Long-term impact of these tax-advantaged savings shifts on state tax revenue is not quantified in the text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Allows direct use of 529 funds for qualified student loan repayments.
- Enables tax-advantaged rollovers to Roth IRAs, enhancing retirement planning.
- Facilitates transfers to ABLE accounts for disability-related expenses.
Risks
- Increases administrative complexity for financial institutions and account managers.
- Requires ongoing compliance monitoring for changing federal tax law definitions.
- Potential for user confusion regarding eligibility for specific Roth IRA rollovers.
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Supports families managing high costs of higher education.
- Improves support for students with disabilities via ABLE account coordination.
- Provides additional financial mechanisms to address long-term student debt.
Risks
- Benefits are largely limited to families with existing disposable income for savings.
- Does not address the underlying cost of education or student debt levels.
- Rules governing 'member of the family' definitions remain complex for laypeople.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Users should consult with tax professionals to ensure compliance with specific IRS Section 529 eligibility requirements.
Analysis scope
Reflects only state-level alignment with federal tax codes.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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