Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2149: Establishes a dementia services coordinator as a full-time position within the department of health and senior services
Status: In committee, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a dementia services coordinator. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.2155, to read as follows: 192.2155. 1. The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a fulltime position. 2. The dementia services coordinator (2) Coordinate information resources affecting Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers. Such coordination shall include, but not.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a dementia services coordinator. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.2155, to read as follows: 192.2155. 1. The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a fulltime position. 2. The dementia services coordinator (2) Coordinate information resources affecting Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers. Such coordination shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Using data to improve dementia service delivery for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia; (b) Establishing and maintaining relationships with other agencies, providers, and organizations within the state in order to meet the needs of affected populations and prevent the duplication of services; (c) Supporting the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the department of health and senior services, and other organizations; and (d) Recommending strategies to improve coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HCS HB 2149 …