Bill Text: VA SB572 | 2020 | Regular Session | Prefiled
Bill Title: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; early detection and diagnosis, risk reduction and care.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2020-04-07 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0854) [SB572 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SB572-Prefiled.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 18, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.13, as follows:
§32.1-73.13. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; early detection and diagnosis; risk reduction and care planning.
Using such funds as may be appropriated for this purpose, the Department, in consultation with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, shall have the lead responsibility for (i) educating and informing the public, based on evidence-based public health research and data, about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; (ii) supporting early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; (iii) reducing the risk of potentially avoidable hospitalizations for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; (iv) reducing the risk of cognitive decline and cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; and (v) supporting care planning and management for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Department shall use targeted strategies specific to the needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Department shall cooperate with federal, state, and local agencies, private and public agencies, and other interested persons in order to address and reduce the risks and impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias within the Commonwealth.
The provisions of this section shall not limit the powers and duties of other state agencies.