HB 4474 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 4474 extends the expiration date of West Virginia's Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council, which was scheduled to sunset. The bill prevents the council from automatically dissolving by renewing its operational period. The council, composed of 15 voting members (including people with dementia, caregivers, healthcare providers, and researchers) and 5 nonvoting government representatives, examines dementia care needs, reviews state services, and assesses healthcare capacity. It does not create new policies but ensures the council can continue its work on dementia-related issues. This procedural bill affects only the council's continued operation, not direct service recipients.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Signed Jun 29, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Version Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Feb 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, confirming it passed both legislative chambers and is now law. The most significant substantive change is the extension of the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council's sunset date to July 31, 2030, ensuring the council continues to operate for several more years. Additionally, the council's responsibilities were expanded to include new policy areas such as increasing the number of healthcare professionals, improving access to home-based services, and addressing legal protections for individuals with dementia.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding new specific responsibilities for the advisory council, including increasing the workforce of healthcare professionals, improving home and community services, and addressing legal issues faced by individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
TIMELINE

The sunset date for the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council was extended to July 31, 2030.

REQUIREMENT

New responsibilities were added to the council, including increasing the number of healthcare professionals, improving access to home and community services, and addressing legal protections for individuals with dementia.

The council's existing responsibilities were updated to include specific strategies for improving long-term care and assisting unpaid caregivers.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 11, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 33
Feb 17, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
29 Yea 2
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 25, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 2/25/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 2/25/2026
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 110)
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 75)
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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