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NebraskaLB1240109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Change provisions relating to state recovery under the achieving a better life experience program

Sponsored By: Dave Murman

Signed by Governor

Revenue Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

ABLE transfers and protections after death

When an ABLE beneficiary dies, the owner or personal representative can move the money to another ABLE account when federal law allows. If the balance on the date of death is $5,000 or less, they can pay it to people named by the beneficiary, the owner, or the estate. After Nebraska gets CMS approval, the state does not take ABLE funds to repay Medicaid for care given after the account was opened, for the beneficiary, spouse, or dependents. The state also does not file a claim under federal 529A(f). The State Treasurer must tell the owner, beneficiary, and estate about possible taxes when the account is opened and before any transfer or payout after death.

Who can own and open ABLE accounts

The beneficiary is the legal owner of a Nebraska ABLE account. If the beneficiary is a minor or has a court‑appointed custodian or fiduciary, that person can be the owner when federal law allows. To open a Nebraska ABLE account, the beneficiary must live in Nebraska or in a state that contracts with Nebraska. The State Treasurer decides how to check residency in line with federal 529A rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dave Murman

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 79 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/9/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 49 • No: 0

legislature vote • 3/5/2026

Vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0 • Other: 19

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

    4/17/2026legislature

  2. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

    4/9/2026legislature

  3. President/Speaker signed

    4/9/2026legislature

  4. Presented to Governor on April 9, 2026

    4/9/2026legislature

  5. Placed on Final Reading

    3/19/2026legislature

  6. Kauth FA900 withdrawn

    3/17/2026legislature

  7. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    3/17/2026legislature

  8. Placed on Select File

    3/11/2026legislature

  9. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    3/5/2026legislature

  10. Speaker priority bill

    2/20/2026legislature

  11. Placed on General File

    2/17/2026legislature

  12. Bostar name added

    2/12/2026legislature

  13. Notice of hearing for February 06, 2026

    1/29/2026legislature

  14. Referred to Revenue Committee

    1/23/2026legislature

  15. Kauth FA900 filed

    1/22/2026legislature

  16. Date of introduction

    1/21/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    4/17/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

    PDF

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