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Bill to allow resident-placed cameras in nursing-home rooms draws split testimony; sponsor pulls for amendment
Summary
A bill to allow resident-placed cameras in long-term care residents’ rooms drew emotional testimony from family members and objections from facility and behavioral-health groups over privacy and implementation; the sponsor pulled the bill to negotiate amendments.
Senators heard contested testimony on Senate Bill 587, which would permit residents or a resident’s representative to place audio/video monitoring devices in a resident’s private room, provided consent requirements are met. The sponsor’s delegation and family members described cameras as a tool for peace of mind, safety and transparency; industry groups and behavioral-health stakeholders raised privacy, dignity and operational concerns. The sponsor asked the committee to consider amendments and pulled the bill for further work.
Supporters: Deborah Stewart and Rhonda Finley, relatives…
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