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This bill makes several targeted changes to improve Alzheimer's disease and dementia response by first responders in New Hampshire. It adds a representative from emergency medical services to the subcommittee on Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia, expanding the committee's scope to specifically include the capacity of emergency medical services to respond to persons with Alzheimer's. The bill also increases the membership of the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board from 22 to 23 members by adding a representative from the Alzheimer's Association. These changes aim to enhance understanding and response capabilities for first responders when dealing with individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The bill requires that fire service and emergency medical services personnel complete at least one hour of Alzheimer's and dementia-related training as part of their re-licensure requirements, with the Department of Safety estimating implementation costs at less than $10,000 per fiscal year. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage, signaling a commitment to improving care and support for individuals with cognitive impairments.

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