H7059

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging for the RI Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.)

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7059 appropriates $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

Rhode Island H7059 authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. This program, administered through a contract with the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care, advocates for residents of nursing facilities, assisted living residences, and the Bristol Veterans’ Home. The funding aims to address the increasing workload and complaints, particularly those related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while ensuring the rights and well-being of long-term care residents.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance