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NJ A2490
Bill
Status
Engrossed
12/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Allen
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Alzheimer's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act" requiring the Department of Human Services to create a public awareness and education program, subject to available funding
- Program must include a public campaign covering disease symptoms, warning signs, lifestyle coping strategies, environmental safety, available diagnostic and treatment services, and benefits of early detection
- Requires development of educational materials distributed through local health boards, physicians, hospitals, and clinics
- Mandates educational programs for judicial staff, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service providers to help them recognize Alzheimer's symptoms and respond appropriately to affected individuals
- Department must publish information about Alzheimer's symptoms and treatment on its website in English and Spanish, developed in consultation with the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Legislative Description
Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/6/2026
Health1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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