Creates the district long-term care ombudsperson council program
This bill (A 5006) creates a district-level program to coordinate volunteer ombudspersons serving in long-term care facilities across each assembly district. It establishes "district councils" consisting of appointed coordinators (paid stipends) and trained resident advocates who work with local programs to address facility concerns. Key provisions require standardized annual training on cultural competency, laws, and investigative techniques for all council members, and mandate that care facilities include council contact information in new resident welcome packets alongside patient rights. The program aims to improve oversight and support for residents in long-term care facilities through structured volunteer coordination.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill amends the elder law to establish a district long-term care ombudsperson council program in each assembly district, replacing the previous local program structure. The most significant change is the substantial increase in compensation for district coordinators, raising annual salaries from $150-$200 stipends to $20,000-$45,000 annual salaries. The bill also adds new sponsors to the legislation and updates procedural history to reflect committee actions.
Scope change
The bill expands the ombudsperson program structure from county-based to assembly district-based councils, creating a more granular oversight system across the state.
FISCAL
Increased annual compensation for district coordinators from $150-$200 stipends to $20,000-$45,000 salaries
REQUIREMENT
Established new district long-term care ombudsperson council programs in each assembly district to coordinate volunteers
SCOPE
Changed program designation from 'one or more counties' to 'each assembly district'
DEFINITION
Added new member roles including trained district coordinators as chair, co-chair, and secretary with specific compensation
TECHNICAL
Added new sponsors (ALVAREZ) to the bill and updated committee procedural history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5006A
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGING
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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