HB 5610
Authorizing Monitoring Devices in Long-term Care Facilities
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Granting Relatives Access to Monitor Act (GRAM’S Act), would allow residents of long-term care facilities and their guardians or attorneys-in-fact to install monitoring devices, such as cameras and audio recorders, in their rooms. The bill outlines specific conditions for installation, including consent from other residents sharing a room and requiring payment for the device and its upkeep. It also establishes rules regarding the use and recording of data, and includes penalties for tampering or misuse of the devices.
Key provisions
- Allows residents and their guardians/attorneys-in-fact to authorize electronic monitoring devices in their rooms.
- Requires consent from other residents sharing a room before installation.
- Specifies that the resident or their representative must pay for the cost of the device and its maintenance.
- Establishes rules for the use and recording of data collected by the devices.
- Grants the Department of Health rulemaking authority to implement the bill.
- Defines penalties for tampering with monitoring devices or filing false complaints.
- Requires long-term care facilities to allow patient monitoring as provided in the bill.
- Creates criminal penalties for certain violations, including unauthorized tampering and retaliatory actions.
Who is affected
- Long-term care facilities (nursing homes, personal care homes, residential board and care homes)
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- Family members and guardians of residents
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