H5613

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

Introduced·7/29/26
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Massachusetts H5613 aims to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts H5613 introduces measures to enhance care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It mandates hospitals to develop operational plans for managing patients with dementia or delirium, including education and training for staff, creating a suitable environment, and ensuring safe discharges. The bill also requires first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel, to undergo dementia training.

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History

Jul 29

House

Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 29

House

Pending new draft of H4302

Jul 29

House

New draft of H4302