West Virginia2026Enacted

HB4474

Extending the Sunset Date for West Virginia's Alzheimer's Advisory Council

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 11:08 AM

In one sentence

This law extends the expiration date of the state council that advises on care and services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Amends the code to extend the sunset date for the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council.
Requires the Secretary of Health to appoint voting members within 30 days after this law takes effect.
Directs the council to examine needs, review available services, and assess provider capacity for people with dementia.
Tasks the council with making recommendations on topics including early diagnosis, caregiver support, public safety, and health worker availability.
States that non-government members of the council will not receive payment for their service.

The Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council in West Virginia
People living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
Family caregivers and health care providers who support these individuals
State agencies including the Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Bureau of Senior Services, and Bureau for Medical Services

The provided text cuts off before stating the new specific date or year when the council will expire.
The full list of recommendations and duties may be incomplete because the source text ends abruptly at section (j).

Plain language

Sunset date: The specific day when a law or government group is scheduled to end unless lawmakers extend it.
Advisory Council: A group of people appointed to study an issue and give advice to the government, but not make final laws.
Quorum: The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for official business to happen; here defined as a majority of voting members.

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Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.

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