HB4474 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.

What is the status of HB4474?

Signed into law as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4474?

Hall, Walter (R, 058), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4474?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.

Q: What does HB4474 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §16-5R-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-8. State Alzheimer's Plan Task Force. (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. (b) (1) The Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council consists of the following voting (B) One individual who is the family caregiver of an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia; (C) One individual.

Status: Signed into law, February 25, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §16-5R-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-8. State Alzheimer's Plan Task Force. (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. (b) (1) The Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council consists of the following voting (B) One individual who is the family caregiver of an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia; (C) One individual.

From the enrolled text, February 17, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §16-5R-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-8. State Alzheimer's Plan Task Force. (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. (b) (1) The Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council consists of the following voting (B) One individual who is the family caregiver of an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia; (C) One individual who represents nursing homes; (D) One individual who represents assisted living facilities; (E) One individual who represents providers of adult day care services; (F) One individual who represents the home care providers; (G) One physician who has experience diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's; (H) One individual who conducts research regarding Alzheimer's disease or other dementias at West Virginia University; (I) One individual who conducts research regarding Alzheimer's disease or other dementias at Marshall University; (J) At least one individual who represents the Alzheimer's Association West Virginia Chapter; (K) One individual who represents the Area Agencies on Aging; (L) One individual who represents an organization that advocates for older adults; (M) One individual who represents veterans' nursing home. (2) The following five members shall be considered nonvoting (B) The Commissioner of …

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West Virginia HB4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.

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