Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the state Alzheimer's disease and related dementia advisory council to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1.
HB 1597 extends the state Alzheimer's disease and related dementia advisory council's existence until June 30, 2031, replacing its previous sunset date. This procedural bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to the council's structure (specifically deleting an outdated reference in TCA 4-29-247 and adding the council as a defined entity in TCA 4-29-252). The advisory council, composed of experts and stakeholders, directly affects Alzheimer's/dementia policy coordination by advising the state on prevention, care, and research. The bill does not create new programs but ensures the council continues its existing role in shaping dementia-related initiatives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/2/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Lafferty
RRepublican
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