Creates reference list of businesses providing locator technology to assist in the location of lost individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and requires physicians to disclose such technology
Summary
Mandates the creation of a reference list of businesses that provide locator technology designed to assist in the expedited location of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia who become lost or disoriented, and requires physicians to disclose the existence of such technology to persons afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and to maintain information regarding any technology utilized by such afflicted people.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Jan 3, 2018
Legislature · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
Mar 16, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
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Toby Stavisky
DDemocratic
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