New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11519 — Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill mandates dementia training for adult protective services workers.

This bill requires adult protective services workers to undergo specific training on dementia. The training covers recognizing symptoms, communication strategies, and identifying abuse or neglect involving individuals with cognitive impairments.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you'll need to complete specific dementia training to better assist vulnerable individuals.
  • Families: This may lead to improved care and support for family members with cognitive impairments in protective services.

Summary

Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, including but not limited to the recognition of symptoms, communication techniques, assessment of capacity, and the identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment; requires six hours of training upon commencement of employment and three hours of training every two years thereafter.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11519 do?
Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, including but not limited to the recognition of symptoms, communication techniques, assessment of capacity, and the identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment; requires six hours of training upon commencement of employment and three hours of training every two years thereafter.
Who sponsors A11519?
A11519 is sponsored by Judy Griffin.
What is the current status of A11519?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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