Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Be Known As The Be Known As The Mississippi Long Term Care Ombudsman Act; To Create The State Long-term Care Ombudsman Program In The Department Of Human Services, Within The Division Of Aging And Adult Services; To Provide That The Ombudsman Program Shall Be Headed By The State Long-term Care Ombudsman, Who Shall Be Appointed By The Executive Director Of Human Services; To Provide That The Division Of Aging And Adult Services Shall Have A Designated Legal Counsel To Advise, Assist And Aid The State Ombudsman; To Prescribe Purpose Of The Ombudsman Program; To Specify The Duties And Authority Of The State Long-term Care Ombudsman; To Require The State Ombudsman To Designate Districts To Carry Out The Duties Of The Ombudsman Program Within Local Communities; To Provide For The Appointment Of Representatives Of The Ombudsman Program And Prescribe Their Duties; To Require The Department To Adopt State And Local Complaint Procedures; To Provide For Investigations By Representatives Of The Ombudsman Program And Onsite Facility Visits; To Provide For Complaint Notification And Resolution Procedures; To Provide That Certain Information And Records Of The Ombudsman Are…
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)