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US S3703

US S3703
Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act


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Introduced
05/12/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
08/14/2020
Passed
12/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/22/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and update, if necessary, certain best practices, replication guides, and other training materials for law enforcement, judicial officials, and others whose work may bring them in contact with elder abuse. Specifically, DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, in creating or compiling these materials, DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, other entities with relevant expertise in elder abuse.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and update, if necessary, certain best practices, replication guides, and other training materials for law enforcement, judicial officials, and others whose work may involve elder abuse. Specifically, the DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, the DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant entities with expertise in elder abuse when creating or compiling these materials.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 116-252. (TXT | PDF) (on 12/22/2020)

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