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WA SB6161
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vandana Slatter
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to consider including dementia risk reduction information in public health campaign websites and materials when research shows a correlation between the campaign subject and dementia risk
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Directs the Department of Health to consider adding dementia risk reduction and diagnosis information to health care provider materials when relevant research supports the connection
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Mandates that updated dementia-related materials be made available in all languages currently provided by the department
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Requires consultation with Alzheimer's disease and dementia subject matter experts when compiling information for health care providers or the public
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Adds a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW (Department of Health statutes) addressing dementia awareness in public health communications
Legislative Description
Concerning department of health information on dementia.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
2/14/2026