Chapter 2024-165. Approved 5/10/2024. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Policy Committee.

• Justo R. Cortes Act: The act is named the "Justo R. Cortes Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Act."1
• Committee Formation: A committee on progressive supranuclear palsy and other neurodegenerative diseases will be established by the State Surgeon General23.
• Committee Duties: The committee’s responsibilities include identifying affected individuals, data collection methods, impacts, standards of care, emerging treatments, and developing policy recommendations.
• Reports & Sunset: Progress and final reports are due by January 4, 2025, and January 4, 2026, respectively. The committee will sunset on July 1, 20264.

This act emphasizes the importance of addressing progressive supranuclear palsy and related neurodegenerative diseases through a dedicated policy committee