Connecticut Law Allows All Forms Of Virtual Communication In Residential Rooms, Requires Operators To Provide Free Internet

On June 16, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 21-55 (previously Senate Bill 795 of 2021) into law, which allows residents to use all forms of virtual communication, including in-room video technology to communicate privately with loved ones and electronic monitoring. Facilities are required to provide free internet access, electricity and a power source, but they have civil, criminal and administrative immunity from liability for residents’ use of the technology. Under the law, residents may have cameras installed to monitor activities in their rooms or facilitate virtual visits, although each resident must pay for installation and . . .