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This bill, known as the Parents' Peace of Mind Act, establishes guidelines for electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities in Arkansas. The legislation allows residents or their representatives to install video cameras or audio recording devices in private or shared rooms, but requires explicit written consent from all parties involved. For private rooms, residents can install monitoring devices at their own expense, while shared rooms require written consent from all roommates, with provisions for roommates to limit the camera's view or usage of recordings. The bill mandates that facilities post notices about potential monitoring, cannot refuse admission or remove residents based on monitoring preferences, and prohibits tampering with or destroying monitoring devices—with such actions potentially resulting in a Class D felony. The law also specifies that intercepting or sharing communications from these devices without proper consent is prohibited. The bill provides comprehensive definitions of terms like "authorized electronic monitoring" and "facility" and includes provisions for accommodating residents who do not consent to monitoring in shared rooms. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, and requires the Office of Long-Term Care to prepare consent forms in advance.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb587&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R