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The Office of the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman tracks proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes that could affect the well-being of long-term care residents across the state.

In the 2026-27 legislative session, the LTCO supports several key priorities:

• Protecting long-term care residents’ financial and legal interests

  • Senate Bill S3023 and Assembly Bill A1752 (not identical)
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• Increasing the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for nursing home residents

  • Assembly Bill A2691/Senate Bill S1576
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• Requiring greater financial transparency for nursing home owners/operators

  • Senate Bill S2980/Assembly Bill A4722
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• Ensuring residents can receive visits during emergencies or outbreaks

  • Assembly Bill A2471/Senate Bill S2814
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