SF 537: Relating to the requirements for authorized electronic monitoring in nursing facilities, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill provides for authorized electronic monitoring in nursing facilities. The bill provides that a nursing facility resident or a resident representative, as applicable, may conduct electronic monitoring of the resident’s room through the use of electronic monitoring devices placed in the resident’s room pursuant to the bill. The bill specifies the consents that must be obtained for a resident to conduct electronic monitoring in the resident’s room, including from any roommate; the process to be followed if a roommate refuses to consent; the provision of notification to the nursing facility; the notification and consent form requirements; the responsibility for costs and installation relating to the electronic monitoring; notice to visitors; prohibited obstruction of electronic monitoring devices; immunity from liability, and licensee discipline; resident protections; and reporting requirements.

Senate subcommittee · named March 11, 2025

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Diane Hathway; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. March 5, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. March 11, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Bisignano and Schultz