Bill > HB2784

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for electronic monitoring in nursing care institutions and assisted living facilities in Arizona, allowing residents or their authorized representatives to install electronic monitoring devices in their rooms under specific conditions. The bill defines electronic monitoring, outlines detailed consent requirements, and provides protections for residents and roommates who wish to use monitoring devices. Key provisions include requiring a written notice and consent form that specifies the type of monitoring (audio, video, or both), installation details, and conditions of use, such as when the device can be turned on or off during medical procedures or personal care activities. The bill mandates that facilities post signage indicating electronic monitoring may be present and requires roommate consent for shared spaces. Facilities must accommodate residents' monitoring needs and cannot retaliate against or discriminate against residents who choose to use electronic monitoring. The recordings are considered the resident's personal property, with strict confidentiality rules about who can access them, and the bill allows the recordings to be used as evidence in legal proceedings related to resident health, safety, or welfare. The legislation also clarifies that facilities are not liable for privacy breaches or device maintenance and gives the state health department authority to assess civil penalties for violations.