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Chapter 398
(House Bill 166)
AN ACT concerning
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services
(Dementia Services Act of 2022)
FOR the purpose of renaming the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Disorders Council to be the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Dementias Council; establishing the terms of the appointed members of the Virginia
I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Council; altering the staffing and
reporting requirements of the Council; establishing the position of Director of
Dementia Services Coordination and Brain Health in the Maryland Department of
Health; repealing the termination date for the Council; and generally relating to the
Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Dementias Council and
the Director of Dementia Services Coordination and Brain Health.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Health – General
Section 13–3201, 13–3202, and 13–3204, 13–3205, and through 13–3207 to be under
the amended subtitle “Subtitle 32. Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and
Related Dementias Council”
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – Health – General
Section 13–3202, 13–3203, and 13–3206
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
BY adding to
Article – Health – General
Section 13–32A–01 through 13–32A–06 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 32A.
Director of Dementia Services Coordination and Brain Health”
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Chapter 305 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2013, as amended by Chapters
74 and 75 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2016 and Chapters 410 and
411 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2019
Section 2
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Ch. 398 2022 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Chapter 306 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2013, as amended by Chapters
74 and 75 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2016 and Chapters 410 and
411 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2019
Section 2
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Health – General
Subtitle 32. Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related [Disorders] DEMENTIAS
Council.
13–3201.
(A) In this subtitle[,] THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(B) “Council” means the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Disorders DEMENTIAS Council.
(C) “DIRECTOR” MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF DEMENTIA SERVICES
COORDINATION AND BRAIN HEALTH ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBTITLE 32A OF THIS
TITLE.
13–3202.
There is a Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders DEMENTIAS
Council.
13–3203.
(a) The Council consists of the following members:
(1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of
the Senate;
(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the
House;
(3) The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;
(4) The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary’s designee;
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(5) The Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater
Maryland Chapter, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(6) The President of the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area
Chapter, or the President’s designee; and
(7) The following members, appointed by the Governor:
(i) Seven health care professionals with relevant professional
experience;
(ii) Three human service professionals with relevant professional
experience;
(iii) One elder law attorney with relevant professional experience;
(iv) Two research professionals with relevant professional
experience;
(v) Two family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or
a related disorder; and
(vi) At the recommendation of the Council, any other member
necessary to fulfill the duties of the Council.
(b) To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Council shall reflect
the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.
13–3204.
(a) The members of the Council shall select the chair of the Council.
(b) A member of the Council:
(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but
(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(C) (1) THE TERM OF AN APPOINTED MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL IS 3
YEARS.
(2) THE TERMS OF THE APPO INTED MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE
STAGGERED AS REQUIRE D BY THE TERMS PROVI DED FOR THE APPOINTE D MEMBERS
OF THE COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 1, 2022.
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(3) AT THE END OF A TERM , AN APPOINTED MEMBER CONTIN UES TO
SERVE UNTIL A SUCCES SOR IS APPOINTED AND QUALIFIES.
(4) A MEMBER WHO IS APPOIN TED AFTER A TERM HAS BEGUN SERVES
ONLY FOR THE REST OF THE TERM AND UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS APPOINT ED AND
QUALIFIES.
13–3205.
(a) The [Department] DIRECTOR, with assistance from the DEPARTMENT OF
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AND THE Department of Aging, shall provide staff support for
the Council.
(b) The [Department] DIRECTOR may request staffing assistance from public
health entities with an interest in the duties of the Council.
13–3206.
The Council shall:
(1) Update the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
DEMENTIAS and advocate for the State Plan;
(2) (i) Examine the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and
related disorders DEMENTIAS and their caregivers; and
(ii) Identify methods through which the State can most effectively
and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;
(3) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy, funding,
regulatory, and other issues related to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related
disorders DEMENTIAS and their caregivers; and
(4) Develop and promote strategies to encourage brain health and reduce
cognitive decline.
13–3207.
On or before September 1 [each year], 2022, AND ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1
EVERY 5 YEARS THEREAFTER , the Council shall [report to the Governor and, in
accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the
activities and recommendations of the Council] ISSUE AND PUBLISH AN UPDATE TO THE
STATE PLAN ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS DEMENTIAS.
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SUBTITLE 32A. DIRECTOR OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATION AND BRAIN
HEALTH.
13–32A–01.
(A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(B) “COUNCIL” MEANS THE VIRGINIA I. JONES ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND
RELATED DISORDERS DEMENTIAS COUNCIL.
(C) “DIRECTOR” MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF DEMENTIA SERVICES
COORDINATIO N AND BRAIN HEALTH.
13–32A–02.
(A) THERE IS A DIRECTOR OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATION AND
BRAIN HEALTH IN THE DEPARTMENT .
(B) THE DIRECTOR SHALL REPORT TO THE SECRETARY.
13–32A–03.
THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR SHALL BE A F ULL–TIME AND PERMANENT
POSITION.
13–32A–04.
(A) THE PURPOSE OF THE PO SITION OF DIRECTOR IS TO COORDI NATE AND
FACILITATE COMMUNICA TION RELATING TO DEM ENTIA SERVICES IN TH E STATE.
(B) THE DIRECTOR SHALL :
(1) COORDINATE THE DEPARTMENT ’S APPROACH TO ADDRES SING
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA AND BRAIN HEALTH ,
INCLUDING THROUGH PU BLIC AWARENESS , PREVENTION , AND EARLY DETECTION
AND DIAGNOSIS ;
(2) STAFF THE COUNCIL AND IMPLEMENT OVERSEE
IMPLEMENT ATION OF THE STATE PLAN ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED
DISORDERS DEMENTIAS;
(3) ASSESS, ANALYZE, AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO SHARE
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(4) IDENTIFY AND SHARE DE MENTIA–SPECIFIC TRAINING WI TH
STAKEHOLDERS WHO ENG AGE WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR
OTHER FORMS OF DEMEN TIA DEVELOP AND MONITOR I MPLEMENTATION
MILESTONES AND MEASU RABLE OUTCOMES TO AS SESS PROGRESS IN ACH IEVING
THE GOALS LAID OUT I N THE STATE PLAN ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED
DEMENTIAS;
(5) IDENTIFY EFFICIENCIES ACROSS STATE AGENCIES THAT A ID
INDIVIDUALS WITH DEM ENTIA AND THEIR CARE GIVERS, AND COORDINATE PUBLI C
AND PRIVATE STAKEHOL DER PARTNERSHIPS ;
(6) APPLY FOR GRANTS TO ENABLE THE IMPLEMENT ATION OF THE
STATE PLAN ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS GOALS TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF D EMENTIA, AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH DEM ENTIA AND THEIR CARE GIVERS; AND
(7) CARRY OUT OTHER DUTIE S RELEVANT TO THE SU PPORT OF
INDIVIDUALS WITH DEM ENTIA AS MAY BE ASSI GNED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE
CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL DEPARTMENT .
13–32A–05.
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, AND ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1
EVERY 5 YEARS THEREAFTER , THE DIRECTOR SHALL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR
AND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 2–1257 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE ACTI VITIES AND RECOMMEND ATIONS OF THE
DIRECTOR.
13–32A–06.
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER , THE THE
GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUD E IN THE ANNUAL BUDG ET BILL AN APPROPRIA TION TO
FUND THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR AND THE VIRGINIA I. JONES ALZHEIMER’S
DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS COUNCIL COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS:
(1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023, AT LEAST $71,400;
(2) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AT LEAST $83,000;
(3) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, AT LEAST $85,300;
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(4) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, AT LEAST $87,600; AND
(5) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER , AT
LEAST $89,900.
Chapter 305 of the Acts of 2013, as amended by Chapters 74 and 75 of the Acts of
2016 and Chapters 410 and 411 of the Acts of 2019
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2013. [It shall remain effective for a period of 11 years and, at the end of
September 20, 2024, with no further action required by the General Assembly, this Act
shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.]
Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2013, as amended by Chapters 74 and 75 of the Acts of
2016 and Chapters 410 and 411 of the Acts of 2019
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2013. [It shall remain effective for a period of 11 years and, at the end of
September 20, 2024, with no further action required by the General Assembly, this Act
shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.]
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the terms of the members of
the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Dementias Council
appointed as of October 1, 2022, shall expire as follows:
(1) five members in 2024;
(2) five members in 2025;
(3) five members in 2026; and
(4) any other member appointed by the Governor under § 13–3203(a)(7)(vi)
of the Health – General Article in 2027.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2022.
Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2022.