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H4302

To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia

Introduced·7/28/25
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Massachusetts H4302 aims to improve care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts H4302 introduces several measures to improve care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The bill mandates the creation of operational plans for acute care hospitals to manage patients with dementia, ensuring these plans are approved by the Department of Public Health and updated every five years. It also requires hospitals to contact family members or caregivers of patients with dementia to ensure safe discharges.

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History

Jul 29

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5613

Jul 29

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jul 29

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending