Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island S2874: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Creates the position of dementia se
Status: In committee, June 5, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.)
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 4, 2026:
2026 -- S 2874 ======== LC005719 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Introduced By: Senators DiPalma, Valverde, Ujifusa, and Lauria Date Introduced: March 04, 2026 Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 23-1.7 of the General Laws entitled "Rhode Island Program to Address Alzheimer's Disease" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following sections: 23-1.7-8. Creation of dementia services coordinator. (a) The department of health shall establish a dementia services coordinator that shall be a full-time position within state government and shall be in the classified service. (b) The dementia services coordinator shall have the following duties: (1) Coordinate the department's approach to addressing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia including, but not limited to, public awareness, prevention, and early detection; (2) Oversee the implementation and updating of the Rhode Island Alzheimer's disease and related disorder state plan; (3) Assess and analyze dementia-related data collected by the state; (4) Evaluate state-funded dementia services; (5) Identify and support the provision of dementia-specific training programs; (6) Establish and maintain relationships with agencies, providers, and organizations within the state in order to meet the needs of those affected by dementia and prevent …
Sponsors
- DiPalma, Louis (D, SD-012) · primary sponsor
- Bridget Valverde (D, SD-035)
- Linda Ujifusa (D, SD-011)
- Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032)
Latest actions
- : Referred to House Health & Human Services
- : Senate read and passed
- : Placed on Senate Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Votes
- Senate Seq #413: (June 4, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage (June 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage (March 12, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH AND SAFETY
Common questions
- What is S2874?
- S2874 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Creates the position of dementia se.
- What does S2874 do?
- AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.)
- What is the status of S2874?
- In committee as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to House Health & Human Services (June 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2874?
- DiPalma, Louis (D, SD-012), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S2874?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2874.pdf
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