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Arkansas House Bill HB1592

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1592

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  

Caption

To Create The Arkansas Alzheimer's And Dementia Public Health Act.

Impact

The legislation mandates collaboration between the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to implement a statewide plan focused on dementia care and cognitive health improvement. Implementation will involve establishing partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations, and promoting public health campaigns addressing brain health and caregiver support. Additionally, the act includes provisions for integrating relevant cognitive health education into existing public health programs, aimed at improving awareness among both healthcare professionals and the public.

Summary

House Bill 1592 aims to create the Arkansas Alzheimer's and Dementia Public Health Act, addressing the growing public health crisis posed by Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. The bill underscores the importance of early detection and diagnosis and proposes coordinated care strategies to improve the quality of life for those affected. The primary objective is to enhance public health outreach, education for healthcare providers, and foster healthy aging in the community by disseminating relevant information about dementia risk factors and management strategies.

Contention

A notable aspect of the bill is its commitment to data collection and analysis regarding Alzheimer’s and dementia prevalence in Arkansas, which is crucial for shaping effective public health policies. The act also emphasizes the need for ongoing funding and resources to support its initiatives, suggesting the potential for future collaboration with federal bodies and research institutions. Overall, while the bill has strong support for addressing a significant health issue, concerns may arise about the adequacy of funding and the capacity to implement the comprehensive measures outlined.

Latest HB1592 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB345

To Create The Position Of Dementia Services Coordinator Within The Department Of Human Services.

AR HB1481

To Create The Healthcare Insurer Share The Savings Act; And To Create The Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Share The Savings Act.

AR HB1396

Concerning Law Enforcement Officer Training And Standards; And To Require Training Concerning Persons With Alzheimer's Disease And Other Dementias For Officer Certification.

AR HB1518

To Set Minimum Dementia Training Requirements For Staff Members Who Are Employed By An Assisted Living Facility.

AR HB1166

To Add An Additional Member To The Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Advisory Council.

AR HJR1008

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Create The Protect Arkansas Healthcare Amendment.

AR HB1288

To Make Technical Corrections To Title 20 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Public Health And Welfare.

AR SB294

To Create The Learns Act; To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Code As They Relate To Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve Education In The State Of Arkansas; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB495

To Create The Protect Arkansas Act; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Sentencing And Parole; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Certain Criminal Offenses; And To Create The Legislative Recidivism Reduction Task Force.

AR SB278

To Terminate The Arkansas Health And Opportunity For Me Program; And To Transfer All Beneficiaries In The Arkansas Home And Opportunity For Me Program To The Traditional Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Similar Bills

DE SB150

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dementia Care Services In Long-term Care Facilities.

IA HF893

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.(Formerly HSB 284.)

IA HSB284

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.(See HF 893.)

IA SF547

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(Formerly SSB 1170.)

IA SSB1170

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(See SF 547.)

IA SF2008

A bill for an act relating to dementia service specialists, and providing an appropriation.

OK HB2262

Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; imposing certain duties; broadening applicability of certain penalties; effective date.

AZ SB1199

Alzheimer's; dementia; advisory council.