LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES – Adds to existing law to establish the Electronic Monitoring Devices in Long-Term Care Facilities Act.

Idaho's H 287, the "Electronic Monitoring Devices in Long-Term Care Facilities Act," allows residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to authorize installation of cameras or audio devices in their private rooms. Residents or their designated health care agents must complete facility forms, pay all costs (excluding electricity), and ensure the room is unshared. The law requires facilities to protect privacy by covering sensitive body areas during monitoring and prohibits staff or others from accessing recordings without authorization. Violations by facilities can result in civil penalties up to $500 per offense, while unauthorized access to recordings is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 or jail time. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.