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NC H820
Bill
Status
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Allen Buansi
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Aging and Adult Services to update the Dementia-Capable North Carolina State Plan by January 1, 2025, and every four years thereafter.
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Plan must address 16 specific areas including statewide awareness, early detection, care coordination, caregiver assistance, research, brain health, and public safety related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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Adds two new focus areas to the plan: legal protections for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias and their caregivers, and state policies to assist affected individuals and families.
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Renames the Division of Aging to the Division of Aging and Adult Services throughout the General Statutes.
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Becomes effective upon passage.
Legislative Description
Update Strategic State Plan for Alzheimer's
Aging; Alzheimers & Dementia; Dhhs; Diseases & Health Disorders; Public; Public Health
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/19/2023