The bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund of the state to the office of long-term care ombudsman for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is intended to increase the number of local long-term care ombudsmen and will be used for salaries, support, administration, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes. The appropriation is in addition to any other funds and full-time equivalent positions already authorized for local long-term care ombudsmen during the same fiscal year.

The bill emphasizes that the allocated funds should support local ombudsmen in fulfilling their duties as outlined in section 231.42, which includes providing necessary resources for site visits and other responsibilities aimed at protecting and improving the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents and tenants. Furthermore, the office of long-term care ombudsman is directed to prioritize site visits to nursing facilities that have changed ownership within the past twelve months, particularly those that have transitioned to private equity ownership.