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Senate orders third reading of bill to expand public-health outreach on Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
Summary
The Senate advanced S302, directing the Department of Health and Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living to develop accessible public education materials and programs on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, emphasizing early detection, validated assessment tools, cultural competence and language access; the bill was amended by the committee and ordered for third reading.
Senator Williams (senator from Rutland) presented the committee substitute for S302, outlining an amendment that replaces the bill text after the enacting clause with language directing state agencies to develop and maintain electronic, print and in-person public education materials and programs on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
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