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RI S2874

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Dipalma

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a full-time dementia services coordinator position within the Rhode Island Department of Health as a classified service employee

  • Coordinator responsibilities include overseeing the state Alzheimer's disease plan, coordinating public awareness and early detection efforts, analyzing dementia-related data, and evaluating state-funded dementia services

  • Position must establish relationships with agencies, providers, and organizations to prevent duplication of services and identify grant opportunities to expand dementia services

  • Coordinator will work in coordination with the existing advisory council on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Health And Safety

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/4/2026

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