MN SF11

Permits residents or their representatives to conduct electronic monitoring in their rooms using cameras or audio/video devices, subject to written consent and specific conditions.

Requires written notification and consent forms for all electronic monitoring, with roommates in shared spaces also required to provide written consent before devices can be used.

Establishes standard conditions residents may place on monitoring devices, including prohibiting audio or video recording, blocking recording during medical exams or bathing, and turning off devices during visits with attorneys, ombudsmen, or spiritual advisers.

Prohibits facilities from refusing admission, removing residents, or retaliating against residents based on their decisions regarding electronic monitoring; any contractual provisions limiting these rights are void.

Sets penalties of up to $500 per violation for facility noncompliance and requires the Commissioner of Health to prescribe a notification and consent form by January 1, 2020; effective January 1, 2020.