A bill co-authored by an area senator has moved one step forward to the governor’s desk.
Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has let us know that the bill, known as the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account Participation Act, would create tax-exempt ABLE savings accounts that can help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives.
Representative Jeff Mursau of Crivitz helped write the bill, which recently passed an Assembly Committee vote unanimously and previously cleared a Senate Committee.
Sen. Jacque tells us that Wisconsin is “currently just one of four states that do not have their own ABLE account program, although state residents may open accounts in other states.”
He went on to say, “This bill is a step in the right direction to help ease financial strains for disabled individuals, without putting their other benefits at risk.“
