AR SB616

Establishes the right for residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities) or their guardians to place electronic monitoring devices such as cameras and microphones in residents' rooms

Prohibits facilities from discharging, refusing to admit, or retaliating against residents who conduct authorized electronic monitoring

Requires written consent from roommates before monitoring can occur in shared rooms, and mandates that residents notify facilities using a department-prescribed form before installing devices

Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules addressing consent procedures, privacy protections, liability releases, and device placement requirements, with all devices required to comply with fire safety codes

Requires DHS to present a comprehensive framework for resident monitoring rights to legislative health committees by July 1, 2026, including recommendations for additional legislation and rules