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NJ S710
NJ S710Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.
AI Summary
This bill requires nursing homes in New Jersey to permit residents or their legal representatives to use electronic monitoring devices, such as video cameras or audio recorders, in the resident's room. The bill outlines the process for requesting and using these devices, and prohibits nursing homes from refusing to admit or removing a resident due to such a request. The bill also makes it a crime to intentionally interfere with or destroy the electronic monitoring equipment. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt regulations to implement the law, which is set to take effect four months after enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S710 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/710_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/710_I1.PDF |
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