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HB1426 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Hunter Smith
Last action
2026-01-14
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the bill's aims beyond requiring training.

Firefighter and EMS Training for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

This bill requires firefighters and emergency medical service providers to receive training about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires firefighters to complete training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  • Requires certified or licensed emergency medical service providers to complete the same training.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Firefighters
  • Certified or licensed emergency medical service providers

Terms To Know

Alzheimer's disease
A condition that affects memory and thinking skills, often seen in older adults.
Dementia
A general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, which can be caused by various conditions including Alzheimer's disease.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the content or length of the required training.
  • It is unclear how compliance will be enforced or monitored.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-14 House

    Representative Cash added as coauthor

  2. 2026-01-08 House

    Authored by Representative Smith H

  3. 2026-01-08 House

    Coauthored by Representative Bartels

  4. 2026-01-08 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.
Training concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.

Training concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Requires firefighters and persons who are certified or licensed providers of emergency medical services to complete training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.