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ID H0337
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Residents of nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, or their guardians/health care agents, may authorize installation of cameras or audio recording devices in their private rooms at their own expense
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Facilities must permit electronic monitoring devices if required forms are completed and the resident does not share a room with another resident
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Facilities are prohibited from denying admission, discharging, or retaliating against residents who choose to install monitoring devices
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Tampering with or destroying a monitoring device or its recordings is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish the Electronic Monitoring Devices in Long-Term Care Facilities Act.
LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Last Action
Retained on calendar
4/3/2025