Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.

This bill extends the regulatory power of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing. It requires the ombudsman to address complaints of abuse or exploitation of elderly persons in age-restricted developments. The ombudsman must establish an annual long-term care training program for staff, volunteers, and Department of Health personnel. The bill defines "age-restricted development" as a community that complies with federal "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988" guidelines.

Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.

This bill extends the regulatory power of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing. It requires the ombudsman to address complaints of abuse or exploitation of elderly persons in age-restricted developments. The ombudsman must establish an annual long-term care training program for staff, volunteers, and Department of Health personnel. The bill defines "age-restricted development" as a community that complies with federal "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988" guidelines.