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RI S2104
RI S2104JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging for the RI Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.)
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $100,000 To The Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging For The Alliance For Better Long-term Care Ombudsman Program (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $100,000 To The Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging For The Ri Long-term Care Ombudsman Program.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution appropriates $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging to support the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The program, mandated by the federal Older Americans Act and established by Rhode Island law, acts as an independent body to assist elders and individuals with disabilities receiving long-term care services. It investigates and resolves complaints, advocates for residents in nursing facilities, assisted living residences, and veterans' homes, and reviews relevant laws and policies. The resolution acknowledges a significant increase in the program's workload and complaints, including those related to abuse and neglect, and notes that current funding has not kept pace with inflation or this increased demand, potentially putting vulnerable residents at risk.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2104.pdf |
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