This bill mandates that group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities install electronic monitoring devices (EMDs) in common areas, contingent upon the collective request and uniform consent of all residents and their authorized representatives. The bill defines key terms such as "authorized representative," "common areas," and "electronic monitoring device," and outlines the responsibilities of group home licensees, including the requirement to develop internal policies regarding the installation and use of EMDs within 180 days of the bill's effective date. It also stipulates that residents must be informed of their right to request EMDs and that their consent cannot be a condition for continued residency.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the retention of recordings made by EMDs, the inspection of devices, and the ability for residents or their representatives to access recorded footage. It establishes penalties for non-compliance and requires the Commissioner of Human Services to report annually on the implementation of the bill's provisions. Furthermore, group homes that already have EMDs installed prior to the bill's effective date are exempt from its requirements, while new installations must adhere to the outlined consent processes. The Division of Developmental Disabilities is also empowered to impose additional consent requirements as necessary.