S.1172

Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1172 requires group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas upon.

New Jersey S1172 mandates that group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities must install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, such as living and dining areas, upon the collective request of residents and their authorized representatives, and with their uniform consent. The bill defines "electronic monitoring device" as a camera or other electronic device that uses video, but not audio, recording capabilities to monitor activities in the area where the device is installed. Group homes already using such devices as of the bill's effective date can continue their use.

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Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee