The proposed bill, titled the "Parents' Peace of Mind Act," aims to establish regulations for the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities in Arkansas. It introduces a new subchapter to the Arkansas Code, which defines terms related to authorized electronic monitoring, including the types of devices that can be used, such as video surveillance cameras and audio devices. The bill mandates that facilities provide written notice to residents or their representatives regarding the voluntary nature of electronic monitoring and prohibits facilities from denying admission or removing residents based on their decision regarding monitoring. Additionally, facilities are required to post signs indicating the potential use of monitoring devices.

The bill also outlines specific provisions regarding the installation of monitoring devices in both private and shared rooms. Residents or their representatives can install devices at their own expense, with the requirement of posting notice at the entrance of the monitored room. In shared rooms, written consent from all roommates is necessary for installation, and facilities must accommodate requests for room changes if consent is not granted. The act includes penalties for tampering with monitoring devices and establishes compliance requirements for existing users of such devices. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.