A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would require assisted living communities and nursing homes to allow residents to install video or audio monitoring devices in their rooms.
SB 64 would allow a resident to install a camera or audio recording device in a room as long as they have permission from a roommate, if the room is shared. The bill also would fine facilities $500 per incident if they deny admission or discriminate against any resident who decides to install an electronic monitoring device.
Residents would be responsible for any costs associated with the recording devices. Other provisions noted in the bill include the ability of facilities to create consent forms and requirements to post signs warning that monitoring devices are in use.
The Florida Senior Living Association that it is evaluating the bill’s language to determine what impact it would have on assisted living communities and residents, as well as how it proposes to balance important factors, such as resident safety, independence, dignity and privacy, FSLA Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Jason Hand told McKnight’s Senior Living.
The Florida Assisted Living Association similarly said it was still reviewing the bill and its potential effects.
If adopted, the bill would take effect July 1. It has not yet been referred to a committee. The Florida Legislature returns for the 2025 session on March 4.
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Source: McKnights Seniorliving
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