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AR HB2267
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Allows residents or their court-appointed guardians to install video cameras and audio monitoring devices in their rooms at nursing facilities with written consent from roommates and facility notification
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Requires facilities to provide written notice that electronic monitoring is optional and prohibits refusing admission or removing residents based on refusal to allow monitoring
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Mandates facilities post signs at main entrances stating that electronic monitoring may be in use; establishes Class D felony penalties for intentionally tampering with, obstructing, or destroying monitoring devices
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Permits roommates to condition video camera consent by requiring cameras be pointed away from them and to limit or prohibit audio device use
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Requires Office of Long-Term Care to prescribe consent forms by November 1, 2017; residents using existing devices prior to that date must comply with all consent and disclosure provisions by January 1, 2018
Legislative Description
To Establish The Use Of Granny Cams In A Long-term Care Facility; And To Establish Authorization For And Use Of A Monitoring Device In A Long-term Care Facility.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017