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A 11519 In Committee

Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers

Introduced
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Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, including but not limited to the recognition of symptoms, communication techniques, assessment of capacity, and the identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment; requires six hours of training upon commencement of employment and three hours of training every two years thereafter.

Chamber
House
Introduced
May 28, 2026
Last action
May 28, 2026 — REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
26 · Low