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Ending the SSI Marriage Penalty for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.

This bill eliminates the financial penalty associated with marriage for adults receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to intellectual or developmental disabilities. The change ensures that getting married will not reduce their individual benefit amount or cause them to lose eligibility. This allows recipients to make personal life choices without fear of losing vital financial support.
Key points
Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities can now marry without their SSI benefits being reduced.
The income and resources of the spouse will no longer be counted when calculating the SSI benefit for the disabled individual (ending the 'deeming' rule).
The SSI benefit rate for these individuals will remain at the single person rate, even after marriage.
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Print number: 118_S_5568
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EMPSA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5568.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities can now marry without their SSI benefits being reduced.
  • The income and resources of the spouse will no longer be counted when calculating the SSI benefit for the disabled individual (ending the 'deeming' rule).
  • The SSI benefit rate for these individuals will remain at the single person rate, even after marriage.
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. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

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.

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