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HB 446

Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriel Acevero and 11 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishes a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program with clinical toolkit to improve healthcare provider training and coordinate dementia care services statewide.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239
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Bill Summary · HB 446

Legislative bill overview

HB 446 establishes a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in Maryland and creates a clinical toolkit to support healthcare providers in dementia care and prevention. The bill aims to improve access to dementia services, enhance provider education, and coordinate brain health initiatives across the state's healthcare system.

Why is this important

Maryland's aging population is growing, with dementia cases expected to increase significantly in coming decades. Better provider training, coordinated services, and preventive approaches can improve patient outcomes, reduce emergency department utilization, and help families navigate care earlier. This proactive approach may reduce long-term costs while improving quality of life for those affected.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: The bill's fiscal impact and whether it requires new appropriations or reallocates existing resources remains unclear without seeing the full text
  • Implementation scope: Questions about whether existing healthcare infrastructure can adequately support new dementia service coordination requirements
  • Clinical toolkit standardization: Potential disagreement over clinical best practices and whether a single toolkit approach fits diverse patient populations and provider settings

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

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