Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.
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This bill expands the authority of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to investigate and address complaints related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly residents in senior housing, specifically within age-restricted developments. It defines ‘age-restricted development’ based on federal fair housing regulations. The bill also mandates the creation of an annual training program for the Ombudsman’s staff and volunteers focused on the rights of long-term care residents and relevant laws and regulations.
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