Loading chat...

NJ A4536

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

Click for details

Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Geriatric social workers will develop plans and address concerns regarding the legal, financial, and service needs of long-term care residents

  • Mandates that a geriatric social worker be present to advise residents at their initial contract signing meeting with a long-term care facility

  • Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to support these positions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Aging and Human Services Committee3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available