Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1592: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas alzheimer's and dementia public health act; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas alzheimer's and dementia public health act.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA PUBLIC HEALTH ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 15, is amended to add an additional subchapter to read as follows: Subchapter 25 -- Arkansas Alzheimer's and Dementia Public Health Act 20-15-2501. Title. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Alzheimer's and Dementia Public Health Act". 20-15-2502. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are a growing public health crisis, with significant social and economic impacts on families and communities in Arkansas; (2) Early detection, timely diagnosis, and coordinated care improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; (3) Modifiable risk factors, such as physical inactivity, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and social isolation increase the risk of *JMB280* 02/25/2025 2:54:55 PM JMB280 HB1592 cognitive decline, particularly in underserved communities; (4) Dementia has strong links to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, requiring integrated public health strategies; (5) Public health outreach, education for healthcare providers, and healthcare access are essential to reducing the burden of dementia; and (6) Improved data …
Sponsors
- Julie Mayberry (R, 92) · primary sponsor
- Clint Penzo (R, 31)
- Jack Ladyman (R, 32)
- Johnny Rye (R, 36)
- Zack Gramlich (R, 50)
- David Wallace (R, 19)
- Ricky Hill (R, 11)
- Frederick Love (D, 15)
- Greg Leding (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1592?
- HB1592 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.
- What does HB1592 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas alzheimer's and dementia public health act; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas alzheimer's and dementia public health act.
- What is the status of HB1592?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1592?
- Julie Mayberry (R, 92), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1592?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1592
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