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Bill would require long‑term care websites to link Georgia ombudsman information
Summary
House Bill 906 would require long‑term care facilities that maintain a website to post a link to the Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, aiming to make advocacy and complaint information accessible remotely. Lawmakers heard testimony and clarified the change is intended to raise awareness, not create new penalties or require sites.
Representative Smith on Monday brought House Bill 906, saying the measure would require long‑term care facilities that maintain a website to post a link to the official Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program so families can find advocacy help without entering a facility.
"HB 906 ensures they can find that information about the ombudsman program remotely without having to be inside the facility," Representative Smith said, adding…
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