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HB962 • 2025

Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; Board of Directors shall determine maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; provide

Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; Board of Directors shall determine maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; provide

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Sponsor
Martin, Chuck
Last action
2026-03-06
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary states provisions for an effective date and applicability, but no specific date is listed in the provided metadata or text excerpt.

Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Contribution Limits and Tax Exemptions

This law requires the Board of Directors to set maximum contribution limits for savings trust accounts and modifies state tax exemptions for contributions to certain education savings plans.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan to determine the maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts.
  • Amends Code Section 20-3-634 regarding terms and provisions relative to these savings trust accounts.
  • Modifies Code Section 48-7-27, which relates to how taxable net income is calculated.
  • Changes the exemption from taxable net income for contributions made to certain education savings plans.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan
  • Individuals who contribute money to qualifying education savings trust accounts

Terms To Know

Savings Trust Account
An account created under the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan for saving funds.
Taxable Net Income
The amount of income used to calculate state taxes, which this bill modifies by changing exemption rules.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify the exact dollar amounts for contribution limits or tax exemptions.
  • The effective date is listed as a provision in the bill but no specific calendar date is provided in the metadata.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-06 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; Board of Directors shall determine maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; provide