New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1345: Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1345 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican).