The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 46 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session McMath
Proposed law establishes the Louisiana Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council within
the Louisiana Department of Health.
Proposed law provides for a 22 member advisory council, terms of membership, reappointment, and
criteria for reimbursement.
Proposed law requires the council to conduct assessments of Alzheimer's and other forms of
dementia in Louisiana and to develop and lead implementation of a five-year statewide plan to
address Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Proposed law provides that the council shall hold its first meeting no later than Nov. 1, 2024, and
quarterly thereafter.
Proposed law requires the council to submit the five-year statewide plan to the governor and
legislature no later than Nov. 1, 2025, and every five years thereafter.
Proposed law further requires the council to submit an annual written report of the progress of the
plan to the governor's office and legislature no later than Nov. 1 of each year.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 36:259(B)(20) and R.S. 40:2018.8)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Makes changes to the advisory council membership.