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, accessible via the department's website, will allow businesses to apply for recognition as "dementia-friendly" by having all current employees complete a one-hour training session from approved organizations, thereby promoting brain health awareness and creating a dementia-capable workforce. 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 funding appropriated for the program's establishment and administration.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2259&year=2026