This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-420.06, which mandates that assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions disclose whether they permit residents to install electronic monitoring devices in their personal spaces during the initial licensure and relicensure process. The Department of Health will be responsible for making this information publicly available on its website.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to electronic monitoring, including what constitutes "electronic monitoring" and "electronic monitoring device." The definitions clarify that electronic monitoring involves the use of devices to record or transmit sounds or activity within a resident's room, and it encompasses any technology that captures audio or video for monitoring purposes. The term "resident" is also defined to refer specifically to individuals living in these facilities. Overall, the bill updates current statutes to enhance transparency regarding electronic monitoring in health care institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-420.06