SB 134

Establishes the right of a resident of a long term care facility, residential care facility or adult foster home to use an electronic monitoring device in the resident's room or private living unit.

Bill Text

• Introduced

Establishes the right of residents in long-term care facilities, residential care facilities, and adult foster homes to use electronic monitoring devices in their rooms or living units.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Digest: The Act gives long term care residents the right to have monitoring devices in their rooms. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2). Establishes the right of a resident of a long term care facility, residential care facility or adult foster home to use an electronic monitoring device in the resident’s room or private living unit. Prescribes conditions and restrictions on the use of an electronic monitoring device. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for a violation of the right to use an electronic monitoring device. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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