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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities; creating ss. 400.025 and 429.265, F.S.; defining the terms "electronic monitoring device" and "representative"; authorizing a resident, or his or her representative, of a nursing home facility or assisted living facility, respectively, to install and use an electronic monitoring device in the resident's room if specified conditions are met; providing for notice; providing for consent of a resident living in a shared room with a resident who intends to install a device; authorizing the other resident or his or her representative to impose conditions on the consent; providing for withdrawal of consent and modification of conditions; requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to adopt forms by rule; providing requirements for the forms; prohibiting facilities from denying admission or otherwise discriminating against a resident for installing an electronic monitoring device; providing an administrative penalty; providing a criminal penalty for unlawfully obstructing, tampering with, or destroying an electronic monitoring device or a recording made by such device; specifying who may view images broadcast hb651-00 or recorded by an electronic monitoring device; providing applicability; authorizing the agency to adopt rules; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations for electronic monitoring devices in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, allowing residents or their legal representatives to install fixed-position video cameras in their rooms under specific conditions. The bill defines an electronic monitoring device as a non-audio, non-rotating video camera that records movement, and a "representative" as someone with legal authority to make healthcare decisions, such as a power of attorney or guardian. Residents can install these devices if they notify the facility in writing, pay for all associated costs, and obtain consent from roommates if applicable. The bill requires facilities to create standard forms for notification and consent, and prohibits facilities from discriminating against residents who choose to use electronic monitoring devices. The legislation also establishes strict privacy protections, making it illegal for unauthorized persons to view, obstruct, tamper with, or publicly share device recordings. Facilities that violate the rules can be fined $500 per incident, and individuals who intentionally interfere with the devices can face misdemeanor charges. The law applies to both nursing homes and assisted living facilities and will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for residents to monitor their living environments while protecting individual privacy rights.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/651 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/651/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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