S.362

Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Introduced·3/20/25

North Carolina S362 allocates funds to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program by adding Regional Ombudsman positions and studying necessary.

North Carolina S362 appropriates one million dollars to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging, to enhance the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The funds will support operational expenses and create nine new Regional Ombudsman positions, aiming to meet national standards. Additionally, the bill mandates a study on statutory changes to improve the program and the volunteer system, with recommendations to be submitted to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com