The proposed bill, known as Billy Crays Law, mandates the installation of electronic monitoring devices in common areas of group homes and supervised apartments for individuals with developmental disabilities, contingent upon obtaining written consent from all residents involved. It emphasizes the importance of informing residents of their rights regarding electronic monitoring and requires licensees to make reasonable accommodations for those requesting such monitoring. If a resident's roommate declines consent, the licensee must offer the resident an opportunity to transfer to another facility, if feasible. The bill also establishes liability for licensees who fail to ensure that monitoring does not occur in private areas and outlines penalties for non-compliance, starting at $5,000 for the first offense.

Additionally, the bill tasks the Department of Human Services with providing grants to cover the costs of installing these monitoring devices and developing necessary consent forms and guidelines. The Division of Developmental Disabilities will oversee the implementation of these provisions and report on their effectiveness to the Governor and Legislature. This legislation is dedicated to the memory of William Billy Cray, underscoring the need for improved oversight and protection for vulnerable individuals in group home settings.