SCS HCS HB 272 -- ALZHEIMER'S STATE PLAN TASK FORCE

This bill establishes the Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force
within the Department of Health and Senior Services.  The
19-member task force is required to:

(1)  Assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease
and related dementia on Missouri residents;

(2)  Examine existing services and resources for individuals with
dementia, their families, and caregivers;

(3)  Develop recommendations regarding increased instances of
Alzheimer's disease and related dementia;

(4)  Gather public input;

(5)  Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the
Governor and General Assembly by November 15, 2010; and

(6)  Meet at least once annually to evaluate the implementation
and impact of the task force's recommendations and provide annual
supplemental reports to the Governor and General Assembly.

When conducting the assessment and making recommendations, the
task force is required to examine state trends in Alzheimer's and
related dementia populations and their needs; the existing
services, resources, state support for research, and capacity of
public safety and law enforcement to respond to individuals with
Alzheimer's and related dementia; and necessary state policies or
responses and strategies to address any identified gaps in
services.

The provisions of the bill will expire November 1, 2012.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am