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New READY Accounts: Tax Deductions for Home Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Savings.

This law establishes new tax-advantaged savings accounts (READY) designed to help homeowners save money for disaster mitigation and uninsured recovery costs. Contributions to these accounts are tax-deductible, reducing your taxable income, and withdrawals used for qualified purposes are tax-free. This encourages citizens to proactively enhance the safety and resilience of their principal residences.
Key points
You can deduct up to $4,500 annually (indexed for inflation) contributed to a READY account from your gross income.
Funds can be withdrawn tax-free to pay for home strengthening measures (like impact-resistant windows or roof reinforcement) or for disaster repair costs not covered by insurance.
Withdrawing funds for non-qualified purposes results in the amount being taxed as income, plus an additional 20% penalty tax.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5296
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-11-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

READY Accounts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5296.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • You can deduct up to $4,500 annually (indexed for inflation) contributed to a READY account from your gross income.
  • Funds can be withdrawn tax-free to pay for home strengthening measures (like impact-resistant windows or roof reinforcement) or for disaster repair costs not covered by insurance.
  • Withdrawing funds for non-qualified purposes results in the amount being taxed as income, plus an additional 20% penalty tax.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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