Providing sufficient funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program.

 S-1451.2

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5606

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senate Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Bateman, Hasegawa, and Nobles)

READ FIRST TIME 02/21/25.

AN ACT Relating to providing sufficient funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program; adding a new section to chapter 43.190 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that:

(1) Residents of licensed long-term care facilities are entitled to a specific set of rights under chapter 70.129 RCW, including the right to be treated with courtesy, the opportunity to exercise reasonable control over life decisions, and the right to receive care in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality;