Citation of law - definitions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 198.610
in effect198.610. Citation of law — definitions. — 1. The provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 shall be known and may be cited as the "Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act".
2. For purposes of sections 198.610 to 198.632 , the following terms shall mean:
(1) "Authorized electronic monitoring" , the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with the provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 ;
(2) "Department" , the department of health and senior services;
(3) "Electronic monitoring device" , a surveillance instrument capable of recording or transmitting audio or video footage of any activity occurring in a resident's room;
(4) "Facility" or "long-term care facility" , any residential care facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care facility, or skilled nursing facility, as such terms are defined under section 198.006 ;
(5) "Guardian" , the same meaning as defined under section 475.010 ;
(6) "Legal representative" , a person authorized under a durable power of attorney that complies with sections 404.700 to 404.737 to act on behalf of a resident of a facility;
(7) "Resident" , a person residing in a facility.
(L. 2020 H.B. 1387 & 1482)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=198.610Fetched: 10/17/2026