HJR232 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, created

Summary

The bill creates an Alzheimer's Disease Task Force in Alabama to study the impact of dementia and to develop a statewide plan to improve care and services.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a broad task force with representatives from state agencies, lawmakers, health and eldercare organizations, and the private sector. The group will assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's and related dementias in Alabama, review long-term care services and resources, and develop a strategy and statewide plan to address gaps in care and support. It must hold public meetings, gather feedback, and submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature as a State Alzheimer's Disease Plan by March 1, 2014, after which the task force terminates; its recommendations are not considered medical protocols.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their families/caregivers, who may benefit from a coordinated state plan and improved services.
• State government agencies, health and eldercare providers, long-term care facilities, and Alzheimer's/dementia organizations that are part of the task force or whose operations may be influenced by the resulting statewide plan and policies.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force with a diverse membership including legislative leaders, heads of health and public health departments, senior services, Medicaid, mental health, human resources, veterans affairs, and representatives from nursing facilities, assisted living, home care, day care, probate judges, Alzheimer's organizations, medical and health boards, and other specified groups.
• Task force duties include assessing the impact of Alzheimer's and dementias, examining long-term care services, manpower, and resources, and developing a strategy to mobilize a state response to dementia.
• Requires examination of issues such as population trends, policy to support early-stage/dementia care, service capacity and quality, availability of home/community resources, memory screening, prevention programs, and research support.
• mandates public meetings and use of technology (e.g., webcast) to collect feedback from the public and affected individuals and families.
• Requires submission of findings and a State Alzheimer’s Disease Plan to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2014, with the task force terminating after submission.
• States that recommendations are not medical protocols, guidelines, or standards of care.
• Provides staff support and limits total expenditures to not exceed $1,000.
• Allows addition of new members by majority vote of the task force.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative