This bill establishes regulations for the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities, specifically nursing homes and assisted living facilities, by creating two new sections in the Florida Statutes: 400.025 and 429.265. It defines "electronic monitoring device" as a surveillance instrument that can record or broadcast sounds and movements in a resident's room. The bill allows residents or their representatives to authorize the installation and use of such devices under certain conditions, including obtaining consent from any other residents sharing the room. It also outlines the responsibilities of the facilities, including the requirement to adopt a consent form and prohibiting discrimination against residents who choose to install these devices.

Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for unlawful actions related to the monitoring devices, such as tampering or unauthorized viewing of recordings. It specifies that consent for the installation can be withdrawn at any time and mandates that facilities cannot retaliate against residents for their decision to use monitoring devices. The bill also allows the Agency for Health Care Administration to adopt rules for implementation and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.