requiring the department of health and human services to update existing relevant public health outreach programs by incorporating information to aid public understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Sponsored By: Kevin A. Avard (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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More dementia education for families and doctors
The law requires New Hampshire’s health department to update public health outreach about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It includes early warning signs to discuss with a doctor, why early detection matters, and steps to lower the risk of cognitive decline. It also adds provider education on early detection and timely diagnosis, validated cognitive tests, the value of a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit for cognitive health, and the Medicare care planning billing code. The Bureau of Adult and Aging Services works with the Division of Public Health to add this information to existing outreach programs. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Erica J Layon
Republican • House
Jennifer Mandelbaum
Democratic • House
Mark A Pearson
Republican • House
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 125; Effective 08/04/2026
6/8/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 154
5/21/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
5/21/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 30
5/7/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 14-4; RC) HC 18 P. 13
4/22/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
4/7/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 11:00 am GP 158
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 5 P. 124
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0211s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0211s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0211s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
1/22/2026SenateHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 2
1/12/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
11/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/21/2026
Introduced
11/21/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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