ILLINOIS ABLE DAY

This bill designates December 19, 2024, as Illinois ABLE Day to honor the tenth anniversary of the federal law that created savings accounts for people with disabilities. It directly affects Illinois residents with disabilities and their families by recognizing the state program that allows them to save money for qualified expenses like education, transportation, and assistive technology without losing federal benefits. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to highlight the program's success in helping over 6,500 account holders access more than $90 million in contributions. A copy of the resolution will be given to the State Treasurer's Office, which administers the Illinois ABLE account program.