The proposed legislation, known as the "Parents' Peace of Mind Act," aims to establish the authorization and use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities in Arkansas. It introduces a new subchapter to the Arkansas Code, defining terms such as "authorized electronic monitoring" and "facility," and outlines the requirements for written consent from residents or their representatives before any monitoring can take place. Facilities are mandated to provide notice regarding the use of monitoring devices, and they cannot refuse admission or remove residents based on their decision regarding monitoring. Additionally, the act prohibits tampering with or destroying monitoring devices and outlines penalties for violations.

The bill also addresses the installation of monitoring devices in both private and shared rooms. Residents or their representatives can install devices in private rooms at their own expense, while in shared rooms, written consent from all roommates is required. The act ensures that if consent is not given, facilities must accommodate requests for room changes. Furthermore, it mandates that notice of monitoring must be posted at the entrance of monitored rooms. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and the Office of Long-Term Care is tasked with preparing the necessary consent forms in advance of this date.