Bill > HB2785

This bill establishes new protections for residents of nursing care institutions and assisted living facilities regarding electronic monitoring. Specifically, these facilities are now prohibited from preventing residents from installing and using electronic monitoring devices in their own rooms, and they cannot discriminate against, retaliate against, or remove a resident who chooses to use such devices. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as the use of a device that can record or transmit sounds or activities in a resident's room, which can be viewed by the resident, their authorized representative, or an authorized third party. The legislation applies specifically to residents whose care is paid for, at least partially, by public funds. If a facility violates these provisions, the department can assess a civil penalty against them. The goal of this bill appears to be increasing transparency and protecting the rights of residents in long-term care facilities by allowing them to monitor their living spaces without fear of punishment or eviction.