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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO STRENGTHEN NORTH CAROLINA'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM BY FUNDING ADDITIONAL OMBUDSMAN POSITIONS TO MOVE NORTH CAROLINA TOWARDS NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $1 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Aging for fiscal years 2025-2027 to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Specifically, the bill allocates $145,000 in 2025-2026 and $106,750 in 2026-2027 to support operational expenses like equipment, supplies, and transportation. Additionally, the bill provides $855,000 in 2025-2026 and $893,250 in 2026-2027 to fund nine new full-time Regional Ombudsman positions. These new positions will be strategically placed in Area Agencies on Aging that most need additional ombudsman support, as determined by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman office. The goal is to help North Carolina meet national standards for long-term care ombudsman programs, which provide advocacy and support for residents in long-term care facilities. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing the Department of Health and Human Services to implement these changes at the start of the new fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (31)
Allen Buansi (D)*,
Patricia Cotham (R)*,
Frank Iler (R)*,
Renée Price (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Laura Budd (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Donny Lambeth (R),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jordan Lopez (D),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
James Roberson (D),
Phil Rubin (D),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H513 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H513v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H513v0.pdf |
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