194th General Court

H5621

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

Chamber Passed·7/29/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed7/29/26

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5621 aims to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts H5621 mandates dementia training for various first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and state police. The bill requires these professionals to complete initial and biannual training on dementia, focusing on symptoms, communication, and patient management. Additionally, it establishes a dementia care coordination program for senior care options and one care members diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 156–0 · Jul 29
Current: Ways and Means Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

House Passed to be engrossed - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS

156 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

History

Jul 30

Senate

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

Jul 29

House

H5613, published as amended