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Proposed state law

Expand dementia training for police and first responders

Last activity July 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

  1. Filed

    July 29, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to report it out or send the subject to study.

  3. Reported out of committee

  4. Passed the legislature

  5. Signed by the Governor

House bill H5621 would broaden dementia training for law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services, and hospitals. It requires initial and biannual dementia instruction, and adds coordination with aging and health agencies to support dementia care and public awareness. It references specific training hours and cross-agency collaboration, with actions referred to Senate Ways and Means.

Affects People living with dementia, Law enforcement officers, Firefighters and EMS personnel, and Caregivers and patients' families

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Official title

An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia

Text as filed

House bill No. 5613, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. July 29, 2026.

Timeline

  1. July 29, 2026

    H5613, published as amended

    House

  2. July 29, 2026

    Passed to be engrossed - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 239)

    House

  3. July 30, 2026

    Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

    Senate