Committee supports one-hour minimum dementia training for first responders, with flexibility

Apr 29, 2026

Conferees discussed HP1976 requiring a minimum of one hour of dementia training for first responders at some point in their careers; the committee favored flexibility and will reconvene once financial/technical details are settled.

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Conferees reviewed HP1976, which would require first responders to receive at least one hour of dementia training at some point during their careers but would not mandate annual refreshers. The presenter said the measure strikes a balance between ensuring baseline exposure and preserving flexibility for agencies and officers.

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