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Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act: Deadline Changes and Electronic Signatures

This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the filing deadline for Form 5500 for employee benefit plan administrators. It also mandates that required returns and reports be permitted to be signed through electronic means.
Key points
Changes the filing deadline to the date that is 15 days after the end of the 9th calendar month that begins after the close of the plan year.
Requires modifications to permit returns and reports to be signed through electronic means.
Allows the Secretary to determine a later deadline for plans affected by a disaster, fire, or action described in the Internal Revenue Code.
Includes a good-faith reliance provision for plans complying before the electronic signature modifications are implemented.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7362
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7362.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes the filing deadline to the date that is 15 days after the end of the 9th calendar month that begins after the close of the plan year.
  • Requires modifications to permit returns and reports to be signed through electronic means.
  • Allows the Secretary to determine a later deadline for plans affected by a disaster, fire, or action described in the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Includes a good-faith reliance provision for plans complying before the electronic signature modifications are implemented.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-20.

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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