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 co-residents in shared rooms. Facilities are prohibited from discriminating against residents who choose to install these devices and must provide a consent form that outlines the rights and responsibilities associated with their use.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for unlawful obstruction or tampering with the devices and specifies who is permitted to view or listen to the recordings made by them. It mandates that facilities cannot deny admission or discharge residents based on their decision to use electronic monitoring devices and imposes a $500 fine for violations of this provision. 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.