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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 375 requires dementia training for Adult Protective Services personnel starting October 1, 2026
Last action · February 5, 2026: Re-referred to Committee in House of OriginSponsor: Tim Wadsworth
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What This Bill Would Do
The Alabama Department of Human Resources must develop a dementia training program and require investigators and contractors handling adult protective services to complete two hours of initial training and two hours of continuing education every two years.
Department investigators and contractors must complete mandatory instructional hours on identifying Alzheimer's and other dementias, safety risks, and communication strategies, taking effect October 1, 2026.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Human Resources employees and contractors
Employees and contractors responsible for investigating complaints must complete two hours of initial dementia training and biennial continuing education.
Adults in need of care and protection
Vulnerable adults receiving protective services will be interacted with by personnel mandated to receive specialized dementia and safety training.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 5, 2026HouseCommitteeRe-referred to Committee in House of Origin
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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