This bill amends existing laws to enhance the involvement of emergency medical services and the Alzheimer's Association in addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Specifically, it adds a representative from emergency medical services to the subcommittee on Alzheimer's disease and includes a member from the Alzheimer's Association on the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board. The bill also modifies the scope of study for the subcommittee to include the capacity of public safety, law enforcement, and emergency medical services to respond to individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Additionally, the bill increases the total number of members on the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board from 22 to 23. It updates the membership nomination process to include the new representative from the Alzheimer's Association and adjusts the relevant subparagraphs accordingly. The bill stipulates that members serve three-year terms, with limitations on consecutive terms, and it will take effect 60 days after passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-A:15-a, 153-A:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 126-A:15-a, 153-A:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 126-A:15-a, 153-A:3