HB 1832 Summary

• Expands electronic monitoring provisions in 63 O.S. 2021 Sections 1-1956.1 through 1-1956.6 to include intermediate care facilities, which are defined as institutions providing diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation services for intellectually disabled persons in a protected residential setting.

• Authorizes video surveillance cameras in common areas only for intermediate care facilities, and allows both common areas and resident rooms for nursing facilities and assisted living centers with written consent.

• Requires facilities to post signage at main entrances indicating that electronic monitoring and audio devices may be in use; prohibits facilities from refusing admission or removing residents based on electronic monitoring.

• Allows residents or their representatives to install authorized monitoring devices at their own expense in their rooms with written consent from roommates, and establishes procedures for resolving disputes when roommates refuse consent.

• Takes effect November 1, 2025; maintains criminal penalties under Oklahoma Title 21 Section 1993 for tampering with or destroying monitoring devices.