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NJ A4536
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers, with one dedicated to each region of New Jersey (northern, central, and southern)
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Geriatric social workers will develop plans and address concerns regarding the legal, financial, and service needs of long-term care residents
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Mandates that a geriatric social worker be present to advise residents at their initial contract signing meeting with a long-term care facility
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Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to support these positions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.
Aging and Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
3/10/2026