The bill establishes the Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council within the Louisiana Department of Health, as indicated by the new legal language in R.S. 36:259(B)(20) and R.S. 40:2018.8. The council will consist of twenty-two members, including individuals with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, and representatives from various health and senior services sectors, all appointed by the governor. The council's primary duties include conducting assessments of the current status of Alzheimer's and related dementias in Louisiana, reviewing existing policies, and making recommendations for a five-year statewide plan to address these issues.

Additionally, the council is tasked with submitting annual reports on the progress of the statewide plan and will hold its initial meeting by November 1, 2024. The Louisiana Department of Health is required to support the council with necessary resources and staff. The recommendations and findings from the council must be submitted to the Department of Health, which will then update the statewide plan and report to the governor and legislature every five years. The bill outlines specific deadlines for these submissions, with the first set of recommendations due by July 1, 2025, and the first updated plan by December 31, 2025.