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LD 1735: An Act To Provide An Income Tax Deduction For Certain Contributions To A Qualified Achieving A Better Life Experience Program Account

Stacey GuerinIntroduced

LD 1735 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Provide An Income Tax Deduction For Certain Contributions To A Qualified Achieving A Better Life Experience Program Account. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified environmental impact.

Risks

  • No identified environmental impact.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Encourages long-term savings for individuals with disabilities.
  • Aligns state tax policy with federal ABLE account initiatives.

Risks

  • Potential reduction in state income tax revenue.
  • Administrative costs for tax code implementation.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Increases financial independence for individuals with disabilities.
  • Provides tax-advantaged tools for disability-related expenses.

Risks

  • Benefits are limited to those with existing financial resources to save.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Fiscal impact to the state general fund will depend on the specific deduction cap established.

Limitation

Only summary text available; specific deduction caps and eligibility criteria were not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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