West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 11 R cosponsors

HB 4474 — Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.

Last action — Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

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

This bill extends the operational timeline of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council. By doing so, it allows the council to continue its work in addressing issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia will have continued support and guidance on managing these diseases.

Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 4474 extends the termination date of the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council from July 31, 2026, to July 31, 2030. This change allows the council more time to continue its work on improving services and access for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. By extending the council's lifespan, the bill aims to better support those affected by these conditions, ensuring ongoing efforts to improve treatments and legal protections.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED House Bill 4474 By Delegates Hall, Drennan, Shamblin, G.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED House Bill 4474 BY DELEGATES HALL, RENNAN , HAMBLIN, G.
Howell, Heckert, Browning, Amos, Hillenbrand, Campbell, Fehrenbacher, and Moore [Introduced January 16, 2026;
OWELL, HECKERT , ROWNING , MOS, HILLENBRAND, AMPBELL, FEHRENBACHER ,AND MOORE [Passed February 17, 2026;
referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources] Eng HB 4474 A BILL to amend and reenact §16-5R-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.
in effect 90 days from passage (May 18, 2026)] Enr HB 4474 AN ACT to amend and reenact §16-5R-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.
Eng HB 4474 (2) The following five members shall be considered nonvoting members:
Enr HB 4474 (2) The following five members shall be considered nonvoting members:
and Eng HB 4474 (3) Assess the ability of health care providers and facilities to meet the individuals' current and future needs.
and Enr HB 4474 (3) Assess the ability of health care providers and facilities to meet the individuals' current and future needs.
Eng HB 4474 (D) Home and community-based services, including respite care, for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their families;
Enr HB 4474 (D) Home and community-based services, including respite care, for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their families;
Eng HB 4474 (L) Improving the collection of data and information related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their public health burdens;
Enr HB 4474 (L) Improving the collection of data and information related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their public health burdens;
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council terminates on July 31, 2026.
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council terminates on July 31, 2030.
2030.
Enr HB 4474 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. Do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 75)

  14. Communicated to Senate

  15. Introduced in Senate

  16. Committee reference dispensed

  17. On 1st reading

  18. Read 1st time

  19. On 2nd reading

  20. Read 2nd time

  21. On 3rd reading

  22. Read 3rd time

  23. Passed Senate (Roll No. 110)

  24. Communicated to House

  25. Completed legislative action

  26. House received Senate message

  27. To Governor 2/19/2026

  28. To Governor 2/19/2026 - Senate Journal

  29. Approved by Governor 2/25/2026

  30. Approved by Governor 2/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  31. Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4474 do?
Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date.
Who sponsors HB 4474?
HB 4474 is sponsored by Walter Hall (Republican), Sarah Drennan (Republican), Andy Shamblin (Republican), Gary G. Howell (Republican), Scot C. Heckert (Republican), Ryan Browning (Republican), Michael Amos (Republican), Rick Hillenbrand (Republican), Jeff Campbell (Republican), Bob Fehrenbacher (Republican), and Erica Moore (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4474?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.
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