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11 U.S.C. 1192: DischargeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 11-BANKRUPTCYCHAPTER 11-REORGANIZATION

§1192. Discharge

If the plan of the debtor is confirmed under section 1191(b) of this title, as soon as practicable after completion by the debtor of all payments due within the first 3 years of the plan, or such longer period not to exceed 5 years as the court may fix, unless the court approves a written waiver of discharge executed by the debtor after the order for relief under this chapter, the court shall grant the debtor a discharge of all debts provided in section 1141(d)(1)(A) of this title, and all other debts allowed under section 503 of this title and provided for in the plan, except any debt⁠—

(1)  on which the last payment is due after the first 3 years of the plan, or such other time not to exceed 5 years fixed by the court; or

(2)  of the kind specified in section 523(a) of this title.

(Added Pub. L. 116–54, § 2(a) , Aug. 23, 2019 , 133 Stat. 1083 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective 180 days after Aug. 23, 2019, see section 5 of Pub. L. 116–54, set out as an Effective Date of 2019 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.