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OK HB1832

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellyn Hefner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Oklahoma's electronic monitoring laws for long-term care facilities to include intermediate care facilities (ICFs), which serve individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions requiring 24-hour supervision and rehabilitation services

  • Authorizes video surveillance cameras in common areas of intermediate care facilities, while nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and continuum of care facilities may have cameras in both common areas and resident rooms with consent

  • Requires all covered facilities to post signage at main entrances notifying visitors that electronic monitoring and audio devices may be in use

  • Prohibits anyone from intentionally tampering with or destroying electronic monitoring devices, with violations subject to criminal penalties under Title 21, Section 1993

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Intermediate care facilities; electronic monitoring; long-term care facilities; term; intermediate care facilities; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Public Health2/4/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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