1. Termination of required minimum distribution rules
In general— Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
“(I) Termination of minimum required distribution—The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply for any calendar year after 2019.”
Eligible rollover distributions— The last sentence of section 402(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: “If all or any portion of a distribution after December 31, 2019, is treated as an eligible rollover distribution but would not be so treated if the minimum distribution requirements under section 401(a)(9) had applied during the year of the distribution, such distribution shall not be treated as an eligible rollover distribution for purposes of section 401(a)(31) or 3405(c) or subsection (f) of this section.” .
Effective dates—
In general— The amendments made by this section shall apply for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2019.
Provisions relating to plan or contract amendments—
In general— If this paragraph applies to any pension plan or contract amendment, such pension plan or contract shall not fail to be treated as being operated in accordance with the terms of the plan during the period described in subparagraph (B)(ii) solely because the plan operates in accordance with this section.
Amendments to which paragraph applies—
In general— This paragraph shall apply to any amendment to any pension plan or annuity contract which—
is made pursuant to the amendments made by this section, and
is made on or before the last day of the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
Conditions— This paragraph shall not apply to any amendment unless during the period beginning on the effective date of the amendment and ending on December 31, 2020, the plan or contract is operated as if such plan or contract amendment were in effect.