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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 2024-25 legislative session, the LTCO supports three key priorities:

• Increasing the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for nursing home residents

  • Assembly Bill A3908/Senate Bill S3319
  • The Path to Legislation

• Requiring greater financial transparency for nursing home owners/operators

  • Assembly Bill A1872/Senate Bill S1948
  • Op-ed by Ombudsman Laurie Facciarossa Brewer: Pending legislation can shine a bright light on NJ nursing home ownership, finances

• Ensuring residents can receive visits during emergencies or outbreaks

  • Assembly Bill A4040/Senate Bill S1825
  • An independent review of New Jersey’s COVID-19 response highlighted the crucial need for visitation. Read the Ombudsman’s statement.