Relating to the requirements for authorized electronic monitoring in nursing facilities, and providing penalties

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 12, 2026
2. Subcommittee
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3. Committee
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4. Passed Senate
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5. Passed House
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides for authorized electronic monitoring in nursing facilities. The bill provides that a nursing facility resident or a resident representative, as applicable, may conduct electronic monitoring of the resident’s room through the use of electronic monitoring devices placed in the resident’s room pursuant to the bill. The bill specifies the consents that must be obtained for a resident to conduct electronic monitoring in the resident’s room, including from any roommate; the process to be followed if a roommate refuses to consent; the provision of notification to the nursing facility; the notification and consent form requirements; the responsibility for costs and installation relating to the electronic monitoring; notice to visitors; prohibited obstruction of electronic monitoring devices; immunity from liability, and licensee discipline; resident protections; and reporting requirements.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text