H7542

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7542 establishes a dementia services coordinator to manage Alzheimer's and dementia programs within the Department of Health.

Rhode Island H7542 creates a new position, the dementia services coordinator, within the Department of Health. This coordinator will oversee the state's approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, including public awareness, prevention, and early detection. The coordinator will also manage the Rhode Island Alzheimer's disease and related disorder state plan, assess and analyze dementia-related data, evaluate state-funded services, and recommend strategies for better coordination of resources.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services