Bill Status of SB 1602   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  FACILITY-ELECTRONIC MONITORING

Senate Sponsors
Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr., William R. Haine, John G. Mulroe, Kwame Raoul, Napoleon Harris, III and Linda Holmes

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Electronic Monitoring Act. Requires all residential facilities that are licensed, certified, or regulated by the State to have a written policy regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices. Provides that electronic monitoring of a resident's room is permitted if certain conditions are met, including: the resident having reason to believe that his or health, safety, or personal property is at risk; the resident having notified the facility and obtained the consent of certain parties; the resident, the facility, and the roommate agreeing to the terms and conditions of the electronic monitoring; and completing a written evaluation of the use of the electronic monitoring device monthly. Prohibits electronic monitoring under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Public Health to design a standard form for providing notice to the facility. Provides that certain costs related to the electronic monitoring shall be the responsibility of the resident or the resident's family and prohibits the use of certain types of income to pay for those costs. Contains provisions concerning: notice of the electronic monitoring to the facility, the employees, other residents, and the general public; consent to the electronic monitoring; and limitations on the use of video tapes in criminal, civil, or administrative actions. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/20/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  2/20/2015SenateFirst Reading
  2/20/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/3/2015SenateAssigned to Public Health
  3/10/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
  3/11/2015SenatePostponed - Public Health
  3/11/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
  3/12/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul
  3/18/2015SenatePostponed - Public Health
  3/18/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  3/18/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  3/24/2015SenateDo Pass Public Health; 005-000-002
  3/24/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 25, 2015
  4/22/2015SenateSecond Reading
  4/22/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2015
  4/24/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
  5/15/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
  10/8/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As October 20, 2015
  10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

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