VermontVermont designated Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House
Vermont’s Legislature designated April 9, 2026, as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House, where families, caregivers, and medical professionals gathered to inform lawmakers.
What it does
Lawmakers designated April 9, 2026, as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House. They also directed that the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association receive the resolution.
Argument forOfficial recognition could help families and caregivers draw lawmakers’ attention to the daily strain of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
Argument againstRecognition alone may leave caregivers’ practical needs unmet because the resolution provides no money or additional care services.
More detail
The General Assembly designated an awareness day and directed the Secretary of State to send the resolution to the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The awareness day designation applies to the Vermont State House. The designation covers April 9, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 9Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- Mar 27Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Mar 27Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 27Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- Mar 27On Consent Calendar
- Mar 26On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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