Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act
United States116th CongressS-3703Senate
Updated: Dec 22, 2020
Summary
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.
Bill texts
Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HR-6813: Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse ActReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Became Public Law No: 116-252.
Signed by President.