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HB 4474

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Amos and 10 co-sponsors

HB 4474 extends West Virginia's Alzheimer's and Dementia Advisory Council's sunset date to sustain coordinated state policy and service planning for dementia patients and families.

Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 4474

Legislative bill overview

HB 4474 extends the sunset date for West Virginia's Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council, preventing the body from automatically dissolving on its current expiration date. The bill allows the council to continue its advisory functions regarding dementia-related policy, research coordination, and support services in the state.

Why is this important

Dementia affects thousands of West Virginians and their families, requiring coordinated state responses across healthcare, social services, and research. Allowing the advisory council to continue ensures ongoing institutional knowledge and coordination rather than requiring a restart of advisory efforts, which could disrupt existing programs and planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Budgetary impact: No fiscal note appears available yet; renewal requires ongoing staff time and potentially funding that could face scrutiny during budget pressures
  • Council effectiveness: Legislators may question whether the current council has delivered measurable outcomes justifying continuation versus reconstituting with new leadership
  • Alternative structures: Some may argue for consolidating dementia advisory functions with other health advisory bodies rather than maintaining a separate council

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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