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WV SB604

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date of West Virginia's Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2030
  • Adds an advisory role for the council in implementing the State Alzheimer's Plan after its submission
  • The council consists of 13 voting members representing patients, caregivers, healthcare facilities, researchers from WVU and Marshall University, and advocacy organizations
  • Five non-voting members include state health officials from the Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Bureau of Senior Services, Bureau for Medical Services, and the State Long-term Care Ombudsman
  • Council responsibilities include examining needs of dementia patients, reviewing available services, and making policy recommendations on care, research, and public safety

Legislative Description

Extending Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/12/2026
Government Organization1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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