New York A01967 amends public health law to regulate electronic monitoring in assisted living residences and nursing homes.

New York A01967 amends the public health law to regulate the use of electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes. The bill requires that residents or their lawful representatives may install, operate, and maintain electronic monitoring devices in their rooms at their own expense. However, the devices must capture only the resident's personal space, defined as the space in the room including and immediately surrounding the resident's bed, furniture, equipment, and possessions.

New York A01967 amends public health law to regulate electronic monitoring in assisted living residences and nursing homes.

New York A01967 amends the public health law to regulate the use of electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes. The bill requires that residents or their lawful representatives may install, operate, and maintain electronic monitoring devices in their rooms at their own expense. However, the devices must capture only the resident's personal space, defined as the space in the room including and immediately surrounding the resident's bed, furniture, equipment, and possessions.