This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance existing public health outreach programs by integrating information aimed at improving public understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Specifically, it requires the commissioner to direct the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services to work with the Division of Public Health to update these programs with critical information, including early signs of dementia, the importance of early detection, and risk reduction strategies. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be educated on early detection, cognitive assessment tools, and relevant Medicare services.

The new legal language introduced in this bill includes a new paragraph (XXVII-a) in RSA 126-A:5, which outlines the responsibilities of the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services and the Division of Public Health in updating outreach programs. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is projected to have a fiscal impact of less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2029.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-A:5
SB454 text: 126-A:5