West VirginiaState dementia council reviews care and sends leaders a plan
The state council reviews dementia care and sends a plan to lawmakers and the Governor within 24 months, then advises on carrying it out.
What it does
The council reviews the needs of people with dementia, the services available to them and their families, and whether providers can meet those needs. The Department of Health pays council costs with existing funds.
The council sends lawmakers and the Governor a statewide plan on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, then advises on putting the plan into action.
The law states that the council will end on July 31, 2030.
Argument forThe council’s review of care and services could help state leaders spot gaps that affect people with dementia and their families.
Argument againstUsing existing Department of Health funds for council costs could leave the department with less flexibility for other work.
More detail
The council examines the needs of people with dementia, reviews available services, and assesses whether providers and facilities can meet current and future needs. The council includes people with dementia and family caregivers, care providers, researchers, advocates, and state officials. The Department of Health must pay council costs using existing funds. The Department of Health may provide staff support as needed.
The council must send a State Alzheimer’s Plan to the Joint Committee on Health and the Governor, and advise on carrying it out. The plan addresses Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The plan is due within 24 months; the text does not say when that period begins.
The council terminates on July 31, 2030. This date applies to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. The council terminates on July 31, 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 29Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Feb 25Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 2/25/2026 - Senate JournalMajor
- Feb 25Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 2/25/2026Became Law
- Feb 20To Governor 2/19/2026 - Senate JournalTo Governor
- Feb 19To Governor 2/19/2026Minor
- Feb 18House received Senate message
- Feb 17Completed legislative action
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 17Communicated to House
- Feb 17Passed Senate (Roll No. 110)Passed Senate
- Feb 17Read 3rd timeMinor
- Feb 17On 3rd reading
- Feb 16Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 16On 2nd reading
- Feb 13Read 1st timeMinor
- Feb 13On 1st reading
- Feb 12Committee reference dispensed
- Feb 12Introduced in SenateMinor
- Feb 11Communicated to Senate
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 11Passed House (Roll No. 75)Passed House
- Feb 11Read 3rd timeMinor
- Feb 11On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 10Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 10On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 9Read 1st timeMinor
- Feb 9On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 6Do pass
- Feb 5Markup Discussion
- Jan 16To House Health and Human ResourcesMinor
- Jan 16Introduced in HouseMinor
- Jan 16To Health and Human ResourcesMinor
- Jan 16Filed for introductionIntroduced
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