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SB1279 • 2026

Modifies an income tax deduction for contributions to 529 savings accounts

Modifies an income tax deduction for contributions to 529 savings accounts

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Coleman, Mary Elizabeth; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  2. 2026-02-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  3. 2026-01-27 S241

    Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  4. 2026-01-07 S77

    S First Read

  5. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1279 - Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for contributions made to a 529 savings account, with such deduction limited to $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for married filing combined filers. This act removes the limits such that 100% of such contributions shall be deductible.
JOSH NORBERG