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Committee sends resolution to study an Alzheimer’s identification card to OMB
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee on June 4 unanimously reported House Concurrent Resolution 42, asking the Office of Management and Budget to study whether an Alzheimer’s identification card would help families and first responders identify and assist people with dementia and prevent exploitation.
The Senate Transportation Committee on June 4 unanimously reported House Concurrent Resolution 42, which asks the Office of Management and Budget to study the potential utility of an Alzheimer’s identification card.
Representative Waters, sponsor of the resolution, told the committee that Louisiana has about 94,000 residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and that an identification card could help families, law enforcement and bank employees recognize when extra care is needed. "A lot of times when people get dementia ... they may walk away from their home for miles or they may drive and people don't know who they are," Waters said, explaining how an ID card could prevent exploitation and assist in reunification.
Senator Patrick Abraham asked whether other states issue such cards; the sponsor replied the state would be the first. Abraham supported the resolution and moved it favorably; the motion carried without objection.
Ending: The OMB will study the potential form, use cases and costs of an Alzheimer’s identification card and report back as directed by the resolution.
