SB499 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Kim Benefield Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Lowell Barron T.D. “Ted” Little Del Marsh Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Harri Anne Smith
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease in Alabama, members, duties, Mental Health Department to provide administrative support, report of findings to Governor and Legislature, termination date
Summary: The bill creates a temporary Alabama Alzheimer's Disease Task Force to study dementia's impact and develop a statewide plan with a defined deadline.
What This Bill Does
It sets up a broad, appointed task force to study the current and future effects of Alzheimer's and related dementias in Alabama, and to assess existing care services and resources. The group will develop a coordinated state strategy to respond to dementia-related needs and report a State Alzheimer's Disease Plan to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2011, at which point the task force ends. It also clarifies that the task force recommendations are not medical protocols and the Department of Mental Health will provide administrative support. Public meetings and online feedback are required to gather input from the public and affected individuals.

Who It Affects
People living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias in Alabama and their families or caregivers, who stand to benefit from a coordinated state plan and improved services and supports.
State agencies, health and long-term care providers, medical professionals, and community organizations involved in dementia care (including departments of Mental Health, Public Health, Senior Services, Medicaid, Human Resources, nursing facilities, assisted living, adult day services, probate judges, medical associations, and related groups), which will participate in the task force and be evaluated for gaps and coordination needs.

Key Provisions
Creation of the Alzheimer's Disease Task Force with a defined diverse membership, including lawmakers, agency heads, medical professionals, and representatives of patients, families, and care industries; members serve without compensation.
First meeting called by the Governor, with the task force electing a chair and vice-chair; Department of Mental Health provides necessary administrative support.
Authority and duty to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's and related dementias, examine long-term care and support services, and develop a strategy to mobilize a state response to the dementia crisis.
Comprehensive examination scope includes trends, services and capacity, caregiver support, early detection, memory screening, disparities, housing options, and resources for under-60 dementia, among other topics.
Public engagement requirements (public meetings and use of technology) to gather feedback, and a final State Alzheimer's Disease Plan to be submitted to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2011, with termination of the task force on that date.
Prohibition of the task force recommendations being treated as medical protocols or standards of care, and immediate effectiveness upon passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Alzheimer's Disease