HB 1853: RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB 1853 status: Introduced — Act 245, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347) (updated Jul 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialEstablishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential long-term reduction in state Medicaid expenditures.
- Reduces economic burden on families and caregivers.
Risks
- Appropriation of $3M in general revenue funds.
- Limited evidence that $3M will be sufficient given the $1B projected cost by 2050.
Society
Benefits
- Improves care access for rural and neighbor island residents.
- Formalizes support networks for caregivers and dementia patients.
- Shifts focus toward preventative care and early diagnosis.
Risks
- Success is dependent on effective implementation by the Executive Office on Aging.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Analysis status
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The initial funding of $3M may be insufficient to address the scale of the projected $1B annual Medicaid cost by 2050.
The effectiveness of the program depends heavily on administrative implementation.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentAct 245, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).
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