Bill > SB2259

This bill establishes the "Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program" within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to address the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on Hawaii's residents, businesses, and economy. The program will allow businesses to apply online to become recognized as "dementia-friendly" by having their employees complete a one-hour training session from approved organizations, thereby creating a more dementia-capable workforce and community. Businesses that successfully complete the training will receive a digital badge for their website and a physical decal to display, and the department will maintain a public list of these recognized businesses to assist individuals living with dementia and their families, with an appropriation of $90,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish and administer the program.