Bill > HB1433

This bill establishes a comprehensive dementia response program in North Dakota through the state's Department of Health and Human Services. The program will be led by a state dementia coordinator and has four key components: first, developing and updating an Alzheimer's and dementia state plan every three years through a diverse work group that includes people living with dementia, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocacy organizations; second, collecting and disseminating dementia-related data using state resources and the behavioral risk factor surveillance system; third, implementing a statewide public awareness campaign focused on reducing stigma, encouraging risk reduction activities, and promoting early detection and diagnosis; and fourth, the bill provides an appropriation of $250,000 from the general fund to support the program, including funding for a full-time equivalent position (the state dementia coordinator) for the 2025-2027 biennium. The goal of this legislation is to create a more coordinated and supportive approach to addressing dementia in North Dakota by improving data collection, public awareness, and strategic planning.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1433.html