New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S1250: Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign-require DHS establish
Status: In committee, May 21, 2026
Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.
What the bill says
An Act concerning Alzheimers disease and supplementing Title 30 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:
An Act concerning Alzheimers disease and supplementing Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Alzheimer's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Alzheimers disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages and eventually destroys brain cells, leading to diminished memory, thinking, and other brain functions. b. The visible symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are often mistaken to be a normal part of aging. c. Many people with the disease encounter precarious personal and legal situations due to their diminished brain function. d. Alzheimer's disease takes an enormous emotional, psychological, financial, and physical toll on the individual, caregivers, and families. e. It has been estimated that 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimers disease, with that number expected to grow to 14 million by 2050. f. There are currently no medicines that are effective in the treatment of Alzheimers disease. g. Alzheimer's disease and related disorders or other forms of dementia cost the nation $290 billion per year, which cost could rise to $1.1 trillion by 2050; h. Increased public awareness and education are needed among health care, social services, judicial, law enforcement, and emergency medical services personnel in …
Sponsors
- Linda R. Greenstein (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- James Beach (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Troy Singleton (D, 7)
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18)
- Anthony M. Bucco (R, 25)
- Gordon M. Johnson (D, 37)
- Andrew Zwicker (D, 16)
- Raj Mukherji (D, 32)
- Vincent J. Polistina (R, 2)
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
- Holly T. Schepisi (R, 39)
- Britnee N. Timberlake (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : REF SBA
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SHH
Votes
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported favorably (May 11, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH - DISEASE
Common questions
- What is S1250?
- S1250 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign-require DHS establish.
- What does S1250 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning Alzheimers disease and supplementing Title 30 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S1250?
- In committee as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1250?
- Linda R. Greenstein (D, 14), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1250?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1250
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