As state-facilitated retirement savings programs are poised to mark $2 billion in assets and 1 million funded saver accounts, new CRI research reveals significant gaps that remain in retirement plan access and the potential of state programs to reach and benefit millions of Americans.(Press Release, Report, and State-by-State Interactive Map). The report also examines the combined effect of direct program participation and induced new private retirement plan formation in three of the early program adopter states.

2025 State Program & Legislative Activity Map

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State Program Action Updates

Upcoming board meetings:

  • CO: 3/24; MD: 3/24; NV: 3/26; VA: 3/27; ME: 4/16;
    HI: 4/15; IL: 5/8; NJ: 5/9; CA: 5/20; MA: 5/20;
    OR: 5/20; VT: 5/20; MA: 6/5; DE: 6/12; CT: 6/20

Recent program action:

  • As of February 28, 2025, state auto-IRA programs report $1.94+ billion in assets administered and more than 982,000 funded accounts.
  • Missouri issues an RFP for Consulting Services for the Show Me My Retirement Program with a 3/25/25 bid deadline.
  • The Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST) approved entering the Colorado Partnership for a Dignified Retirement.
  • RISavers Announces Intent to Partner with MyCTSavings Program. View press release.

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