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SB 398

Awareness Program for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Disorders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Berman and 2 co-sponsors

Florida bill establishing statewide awareness program for Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases to improve early detection and support for residents; passed Senate unanimously but died without House consideration.

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Bill Summary · SB 398

Legislative bill overview

SB 398 would establish a statewide awareness program for Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related disorders in Florida, likely focusing on public education, early detection, and support resources. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (37-0) but was ultimately withdrawn and died in the legislative session without reaching the House for consideration.

Why is this important

Florida has the second-oldest population in the nation, making dementia-related conditions a significant public health concern affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and their families. An awareness program could improve early diagnosis rates, reduce stigma, and help connect patients and caregivers with available support services and resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: The bill's cost and whether it would require new state appropriations or reallocate existing health department resources
  • Program scope and implementation: Questions about what specific awareness activities would be included and which agencies would lead the effort
  • Effectiveness metrics: Determining how success would be measured and whether the program would produce demonstrable public health outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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