HR843 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Dementia, Task Force on the Impact of Dementia on Alabamians, established

Summary

HR843 creates a Task Force on the Impact of Dementia on Alabamians to study dementia’s effects and report findings to the Legislature.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a diverse Task Force with members from state agencies, medical groups, elder care industries, and people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The group will study all facets of dementia’s impact on Alabama residents. It must report back on diversity compliance by the 2nd legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session and present findings and recommendations by the 5th legislative day, after which it dissolves. The Task Force has a $5,000 expenditure cap, and members serve without pay with clerical support provided as needed.

Who It Affects

• People with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers in Alabama, who are the focus of the study and recommendations.
• Healthcare and elder-care industries and professionals in Alabama (including nursing facilities, assisted living, adult day services, and medical care providers), who participate as members and oversee implementation of any recommendations.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Task Force on the Impact of Dementia on Alabamians.
• Specifies a diverse, multi-agency and stakeholder membership, including Governor-appointed representatives and professionals from medical and elder-care groups.
• Requires reporting on diversity compliance by the 2nd legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session and findings/recommendations by the 5th legislative day, with dissolution thereafter.
• Members serve without compensation; total expenditures capped at $5,000; clerical assistance provided as needed.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative