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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Alzheimer's disease and dementia education. Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to: (1) collaborate with a national Alzheimer's disease and dementia organization in educating the public about Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and (2) identify and collaborate with additional partners in the education. Requires the state department to partner for outreach in the education and publish certain educational materials on the state department's website. Allows the state department to accept grants, services, and property from public and private entities for the education.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Indiana Department of Health (state department) to collaborate with a national organization focused on Alzheimer's disease and dementia to educate the public about its signs, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options, and to identify and work with additional partners like local health departments, healthcare providers, and community organizations for this outreach. The state department will also partner with a national organization that trains healthcare and human services providers on current scientific and medical information regarding Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including diagnosis, treatment, research, and care planning, and will publish this educational material on its website. Furthermore, the state department is authorized to accept grants, services, and property from various public and private entities to support this educational initiative and may seek federal waivers to maximize funding.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Gregory Porter (D)*,
Brad Barrett (R),
Vaneta Becker (R),
Mike Bohacek (R),
Ed Charbonneau (R),
J.D. Ford (D),
Andrea Hunley (D),
Carolyn Jackson (D),
La Keisha Jackson (D),
Wendy McNamara (R),
Fady Qaddoura (D),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Jim Tomes (R),
Shelli Yoder (D),
Last Action
Signed by the Governor (on 02/24/2026)
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