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 that monitoring is not compulsory and to post signs indicating the potential use of monitoring devices. Additionally, the act prohibits tampering with or destroying these devices and establishes penalties for violations, classifying such actions as a Class D felony.

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. If consent is not granted, the facility must accommodate the resident's request for a room change. The act further stipulates that consent can be revoked at any time and that notice of monitoring must be posted at the entrance of the resident's room. 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.