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AZ SB1210
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Dunn
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $750,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health Services for a public education campaign on Alzheimer's disease and dementia in rural and underserved urban areas.
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Requires the Department to distribute funds to a nonprofit organization that demonstrates expertise in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, operates a 24/7 toll-free hotline with master's level consultants and interpreter services, and has experience with public awareness campaigns.
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The nonprofit must provide education on Alzheimer's signs and symptoms, decision-making support, dementia crisis assistance, treatment options, and referrals to local community resources.
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Requires the Department of Health Services to submit a report on the campaign's impact to the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house, and secretary of state by November 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Appropriation; dementia awareness
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Last Action
House APPROP Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (15-2-0-1-0-0)
3/19/2025