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

SB 465 requires licensed nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Maryland to install and maintain video cameras in common areas (like dining rooms, hallways, and activity rooms) to help detect resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The law mandates continuous recording without interruption, prohibits recording in private spaces (such as bedrooms or bathrooms), and requires facilities to store footage for 120 days in an accessible format. Facilities must provide recorded video data to law enforcement or state personnel upon request for official duties related to resident safety. This bill directly affects all nursing homes and assisted living programs operating under Maryland law, focusing on transparency and safety without altering privacy protections for private resident spaces.