Nursing facilities; use of electronic monitoring devices in resident rooms.
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What it does
Official summary
Nursing facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Permits residents of nursing facilities to have electronic monitoring devices placed in their rooms. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as the use of a surveillance device with a fixed position video camera or audio recording device, or combination thereof, that is installed in a resident's room and broadcasts or records activities or sounds occurring within the confines of the room.
More detail
The bill contains several provisions establishing the requirements for the placement and utilization of any such electronic monitoring device in any resident's room, including requirements relating to ensuring that residents or their legal representatives and residents' roommates or their legal representatives consent to the placement and utilization of electronic monitoring devices in their rooms. The bill directs the Virginia Board of Health to promulgate regulations consistent with the bill, and the provisions of the bill become effective when such regulations become effective.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2025
Mar 24Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0432)Latest