H 4302
An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve care and prepare Massachusetts for the growing challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia. It establishes a public awareness campaign to educate healthcare providers and the public about early detection, treatment, and risk reduction. The bill also creates a Director of Dementia Care and Coordination to coordinate services and ensure access for individuals living with dementia and their families, while incorporating data collection and analysis to inform public health programs. Finally, it mandates training programs for various professionals, including law enforcement and healthcare staff, to improve their understanding and response to individuals with dementia.
Key provisions
- Develops a public awareness campaign on brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.
- Establishes a Director of Dementia Care and Coordination within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
- Includes the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Aging Program module in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey.
- Requires the Massachusetts State Health Assessment to include data on racial and ethnic disparities related to dementia.
- Mandates dementia care coordination services for members of Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care plans.
- Creates training programs for law enforcement, EMS personnel, and healthcare professionals on interacting with individuals with dementia.
- Requires acute care hospitals to implement policies ensuring family members or caregivers are contacted prior to patient discharge.
- Modifies Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018 to require hospitals to develop operational plans for dementia care.
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Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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Bill H.4302 194th (Current)
An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4302
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/28/2025 | House | New draft of H769 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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