Bill > S07190

This bill allows residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes (or their legal representatives) to install electronic monitoring devices in their rooms at their own expense, with important restrictions and consent requirements. Specifically, the bill mandates that video devices can only capture the resident's personal space, which includes the area around their bed, furniture, and personal belongings, but excludes roommates' personal spaces and shared areas like bathrooms. For both video and audio monitoring, written consent from any roommate (or their legal representative) is required before installation. If audio recording is used, a conspicuous notice must be posted informing people entering the room that audio is being captured. In nursing homes, the facility administrator must maintain a report of the device installation and all received consents as part of the patient's record. The bill defines an "electronic monitoring device" as a surveillance instrument with video or audio recording capabilities that can transmit or record room activities. The legislation aims to provide residents and patients with additional transparency and potential protection while respecting the privacy rights of all room occupants.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7190