MA S1239

Bill

MA S1239

Relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Project

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
11/06/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Project within the executive office of health and human services. The project aims to accelerate the development of Alzheimer's treatments, create and maintain an integrated state plan to address Alzheimer's, help coordinate healthcare and treatment for individuals with Alzheimer's, ensure the inclusion of high-risk and underserved populations, coordinate with the federal government, and provide information and coordination of Alzheimer's research and services across state agencies. The bill also establishes an advisory council to advise the project on Alzheimer's policy and provide an annual report evaluating the state's Alzheimer's-related efforts and an updated state plan.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

James Cantwell (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Sean Garballey (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Eric Lesser (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Keiko Orrall (R), John Scibak (D), Tom Stanley (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4116 (on 01/16/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1239

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1239
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1239.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1473	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H335	Relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
H4116	Relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018	Replaced by
S1224	Improving treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
S1253	Relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals	Accompanied a study order, see S2422	Similar To
S1264	Relative to the safety of Alzheimer’s disease patients	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
S1596	Establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S341	Relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To

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