Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 821: Nursing facilities; use of electronic monitoring devices in resident rooms.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 821 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 31, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing facilities; use of electronic monitoring devices in resident rooms. Primary sponsor: Christie Craig (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0432).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nursing facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Permits residents of nursing facilities to have electronic monitoring devices placed in their rooms. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as the use of a surveillance device with a fixed position video camera or audio recording device, or combination thereof, that is installed in a resident's room and broadcasts or records activities or sounds occurring within the confines of the room. The bill contains several provisions establishing the requirements for the placement and utilization of any such electronic monitoring device in any resident's room, including requirements relating to ensuring that residents or their legal representatives and residents' roommates or their legal representatives consent to the placement and utilization of electronic monitoring devices in their rooms. The bill directs the Virginia Board of Health to promulgate regulations consistent with the bill, and the provisions of the bill become effective when such regulations become effective.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0432)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 432 (Effective - see bill)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB821)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB821ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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