House Bill 375 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim WadsworthRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Adult Protective Services; Department of Human Resources required to create dementia training, certain employees and contractors required to complete

Summary

HB375 would require the Department of Human Resources to create a dementia training program for staff and contractors and require ongoing dementia education for those who investigate adult protective services.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Human Resources would develop and implement a dementia training program that covers identifying Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, common safety risks, and best practices for serving individuals with dementia. Staff and contractors who investigate complaints about adults in need of care must complete two hours of dementia training at the start of employment or contract, and then complete two hours of continuing education every two years. The department may adopt rules to administer the program, including curriculum development, training schedules, and documentation requirements. The act would become effective on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• DHR employees and contractors who investigate adult protective services cases would be required to complete dementia training at the start of their employment/assignment and every two years.
• Adults under protection and their caregivers would potentially benefit from staff who are better at identifying dementia, managing safety risks, and providing appropriate services.

Key Provisions

• Create and implement a dementia training program for identifying dementia, safety risks, communication, and best practices for servicing individuals with dementia, including abuse/neglect prevention.
• New hires and contracted investigators must complete two hours of dementia training at start of employment/assignment, and two hours every two years for continuing education.
• The Department may adopt rules to administer the program, including curriculum development, training schedules, and documentation.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elderly & Disabled Persons