HB 1976: DEMENTIA; ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE; FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING; EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING; HIEMA; COUNTIES; LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS BOARD; DOH
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-05
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-03-10: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 174).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to provide or require the provision of at least one hour of dementia‑specific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Discussed in Hearing
Mar 4, 2026
House Standing Committee on Finance
Feb 11, 2026
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
Feb 11, 2026
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
Feb 4, 2026
House Standing Committee on Health
Feb 4, 2026