Electronic Monitoring in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
RI Resident Room Camera LawLets 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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