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Extended deadline for certain amendments
• Extension applies only to the provisions just discussed
• Plan can operate with those provisions and amend after the fact
• Sponsor's choice to include optional provisions
• Amendment deadline:
• Most plans: Last day of first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2022
• Governmental plans: Last day of first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2024
• Other sponsor-initiated amendments must be executed by the normal deadline
• Generally, by the last day of the plan year in which the change is effective
• Some amendments must be made in advance
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