Electronic Monitoring in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

RI Resident Room Camera Law
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Lets nursing home and assisted living residents place cameras or audio recorders in their own rooms with written consent on a state form, including consent from any roommate. Facilities must post notices, may not retaliate or refuse admission over monitoring, and no one may access recordings without the resident's written consent; recordings are the resident's property and may be shared only for health, safety or welfare concerns.

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/30/2025

Enforcing Authority

Rhode Island Department of Health

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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