Legislation - SB0555

Title: Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Clinical Toolkit
Sponsored by: Senator Hayes
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering the duties of the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council; establishing the Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in the Maryland Department of Health to lead the State's public health efforts relating to brain health and dementia; requiring the Director of Dementia Services and Brain Health to administer the Program; requiring the Program, rather than the Director, to perform certain duties and staff the Council; etc.

Committees

Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0446

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Clinical Toolkit Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Clinical Toolkit
Senate	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

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