The Oklahoma Senate has passed SB 1428 on March 11, 2026, advancing legislation designed to strengthen statewide coordination of services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The bill now moves to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for consideration.
SB 1428 would create the
Office of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Service Coordination
within the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The office’s purpose is to improve statewide coordination of services, expand support for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related dementias, and provide better access to information, education, and assistance for caregivers.
Under the bill, the office would be responsible for evaluating how dementia-related services are currently delivered across the state and identifying areas where services overlap or could be improved. It would also coordinate informational resources, use available data to improve public health strategies, and work with state agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to better meet the needs of affected individuals and their families.
Additional responsibilities would include promoting dementia-specific training for staff across relevant agencies and organizations, recommending ways to improve service coordination, and streamlining government services to improve the quality of care in residential, home-based, and community settings. The office would also help identify and apply for grant opportunities to expand dementia-related programs and services in Oklahoma.
If enacted into law, the measure would take effect on
November 1, 2026.
To follow SB 1428 and other legislation affecting Oklahoma mental health counselors go to
https://www.oklahomacounselinginstitute.org/legislation
