HR 6813 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

Introduced 2020-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.(2020-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and update, if necessary, certain best practices, replication guides, and other training materials for law enforcement, judicial officials, and others whose work may bring them in contact with elder abuse. Specifically, DOJ must address victims and witnesses who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in these materials. Additionally, in creating or compiling these materials, DOJ must consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, other entities with relevant expertise in elder abuse.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans