SB 202 New Hampshire Senate · 2025 Regular Session

relative to Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia training for first responders.

SB 202 requires first responders (including police, EMTs, and firefighters) to complete specialized training on recognizing and safely interacting with individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or related dementia during emergency calls. The bill mandates training covering communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and safety protocols to improve responses to dementia-related incidents. This policy directly affects first responders and people living with dementia who may interact with emergency services. The law became effective September 13, 2025, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Signed Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0248; Effective 09/13/2025
upper
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 6
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/30/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 112
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3
upper
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Sue Prentiss
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