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Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents: Improving Volunteer Support.

This law aims to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which advocates for the rights of residents in nursing homes and care facilities. It simplifies the process for citizens to become volunteer advocates by reducing unnecessary training requirements. Additionally, the law mandates a full-time Director for the national program and orders a study to assess the program's effectiveness and staffing needs.
Key points
Training requirements for unpaid volunteers who advocate for long-term care residents will be streamlined and reduced where unnecessary, encouraging more participation.
The Director of the national Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office must now serve on a full-time basis, ensuring dedicated leadership.
A study will be conducted to evaluate the program's effectiveness and determine if there are enough advocates relative to the number of residents (staff-to-bed ratio).
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Print number: 118_S_4743
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2024-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4743.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training requirements for unpaid volunteers who advocate for long-term care residents will be streamlined and reduced where unnecessary, encouraging more participation.
  • The Director of the national Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office must now serve on a full-time basis, ensuring dedicated leadership.
  • A study will be conducted to evaluate the program's effectiveness and determine if there are enough advocates relative to the number of residents (staff-to-bed ratio).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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