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Read. Follow. Verify.New Mexico Creates Dementia Care Specialist Program Funded by $1 Million Appropriation
Last action · January 27, 2026: Not PrintedSponsors: Kathleen Cates and 2 others
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What This Bill Proposed
New Mexico establishes the care specialist program within the aging and long-term services department, effective July 1, 2026, backed by a $1 million general fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The program provides statewide , cognitive assessments, early detection support, caregiver education, and workforce training. The department must submit interim and final program reports to state leaders in October 2028 and July 2029.
State residents dealing with cognitive disorders and their families gain access to specialized , diagnostic referrals, and caregiver support resources across New Mexico communities.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Persons living with dementia and their caregivers
Individuals and families experiencing dementia gain access to new care coordination, early detection support, and caregiver education services.
Health care providers, first responders, and long-term care workers
Workers in these sectors receive training designed to expand dementia competency and improve care transitions.
Aging and Long-Term Services Department
The department is tasked with administering the program, employing specialists, collaborating with other agencies, and submitting legislative reports.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 27, 2026New Mexico LegislatureNot Printed
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