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ND HB1433

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gretchen Dobervich

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a dementia response program within the Department of Health and Human Services, administered by a new state dementia coordinator position

  • Requires implementation and updates of an Alzheimer's and dementia state plan every three years through a work group including patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocacy organizations

  • Mandates collection and dissemination of Alzheimer's and dementia data using state data and the behavioral risk factor surveillance system

  • Launches a statewide public awareness campaign focused on reducing stigma, promoting risk reduction, and encouraging early detection and diagnosis

  • Appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to administer the program and fund one full-time equivalent position

Legislative Description

The creation of the dementia response program; and to provide an appropriation.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 26 nays 64

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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