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NJ A805
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gerard Scharfenberger
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AI Summary
- Nursing homes must permit residents or their legal representatives to install electronic monitoring devices (video cameras, audio devices, video phones, or internet surveillance devices) in resident rooms upon request
- Nursing homes cannot refuse admission or remove residents for requesting electronic monitoring, and must inform residents of their right to use such devices
- Residents or their legal representatives bear all costs for electronic monitoring equipment, and the facility may require written requests and post notices on monitored room doors
- Shared room monitoring requires written consent from the other resident or their legal representative, and devices must be in plain view if requested by the facility
- Willfully tampering with, obstructing, or destroying monitoring devices or recordings constitutes a third-degree crime punishable by three to five years imprisonment
Legislative Description
Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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