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 stipulates that the costs associated with the device must be borne by the resident or their representative, and that consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Additionally, the bill prohibits facilities from discriminating against residents who choose to install monitoring devices and imposes penalties for violations. It outlines the requirements for consent forms that facilities may adopt, including acknowledgments of consent and liability releases. The bill also establishes penalties for tampering with or obstructing the devices and restricts who may view or listen to recordings made by the devices. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.