A 1967 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of electronic monitoring devices to monitor residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes

Summary

Relates to the use of electronic monitoring devices to monitor residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes; requires consent from roommates to such electronic monitoring.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A1967A → A1967B · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify that residents must pay for their own electronic monitoring devices and to strengthen privacy protections. The changes require written consent from all roommates before any device is installed or used, and mandate that audio recording specifically requires a posted notice. The scope was expanded to explicitly exclude shared bathing and toilet areas from a resident's personal space, ensuring cameras cannot monitor these common areas.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly defines 'personal space' to exclude shared bathing and toilet areas, preventing the use of monitoring devices in common facilities.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that residents must pay for the electronic monitoring devices at their own expense.

Changed the consent rule to require written consent from all roommates before any device can be installed or used, rather than just for audio capture.

Added a new requirement that audio recording must be accompanied by a conspicuous notice posted in the room.

DEFINITION

Expanded the definition of 'personal space' to explicitly exclude shared bathing and toilet areas.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the language from 'right' to 'may' regarding the installation of devices, indicating it is a permitted option rather than an absolute right.

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Amendments

Mar 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1967B

lower

Mar 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1967A

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

lower

Jan 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HEALTH

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors