Health Care Facilities - Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs - Video Recordings

HB 576 requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Maryland to install, operate, and maintain video surveillance equipment in **common areas** (such as dining rooms, hallways, activity rooms, and entrances) to detect resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill prohibits recording in **private spaces** (like bedrooms or bathrooms) and mandates that footage be stored for **120 days** in an accessible format. Facilities must share recorded video with law enforcement or state personnel upon request for official duties, while complying with federal and state privacy laws. This directly affects residents by creating a monitoring mechanism for safety, and facilities by imposing specific technical and operational requirements.