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. Licensees are required to inform residents of their rights regarding electronic monitoring and must 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, thereby protecting residents' privacy rights.

Furthermore, the Department of Human Services is tasked with providing grants to cover the costs of installing these monitoring devices, while the Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for creating guidelines and consent forms related to the monitoring process. The legislation imposes penalties for non-compliance, starting at $5,000 for the first offense and escalating to $10,000 for subsequent violations. Reports on the implementation and effectiveness of the bill will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature, ensuring ongoing oversight and evaluation of electronic monitoring practices in these facilities. This legislation is named in memory of Billy Cray, a resident who tragically passed away in a group home.