S.2874

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.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2874 creates a dementia services coordinator to manage Alzheimer's and dementia care within the health department.

Rhode Island S2874 establishes a dementia services coordinator within the Department of Health to oversee the state's approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The coordinator's duties include coordinating public awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts, overseeing the state plan for Alzheimer's disease, assessing and analyzing dementia-related data, evaluating state-funded services, and identifying grant opportunities to expand services for those living with dementia. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage