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

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5303S.01): 166.435

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 1279
Sponsor: Coleman
Hearing Date: 2/4/2026


COMMITTEE: Economic and Workforce Development

CHAIRMAN: Brown (26)

DATE REFERRED: 1/27/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/30/2026



STAFF:
Mary Beth Bruns
Frank Catanzaro
Hannah Embry
Josh Norberg


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Jared Hankerson - Missouri Chamber


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