FL H0449

Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee membership increases from 10 to 15 members, with 11 appointed by the Governor, 2 by the Senate President, and 2 by the House Speaker, including sitting legislators from each chamber

Committee must submit annual reports by September 1 to the Governor, legislative leaders, and Secretary of Elderly Affairs covering Alzheimer's policy recommendations, state-funded research and program outcomes, and proposed state plan updates

Department of Elderly Affairs required to review and update the Alzheimer's disease state plan every 3 years beginning in 2020, submitted by November 1 to legislative leaders and the Governor

State plan must assess current and future disease impact, examine existing services and resources, address needs across all cultural backgrounds and disease stages, and develop strategies to address service gaps

Establishes a new memory disorder clinic at Miami Jewish Health System in Miami-Dade County, adding to the existing network of 14 clinics, with protection against funding decreases for existing clinics due to new additions