R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.29-7: Costs and installation.

(a) A resident or resident representative choosing to conduct electronic monitoring shall do so at the resident’s own expense, including the purchase, installation, maintenance, and removal costs.

(b) Any device used by a resident to conduct authorized electronic monitoring shall meet the following minimum functional requirements:

(1) Include timestamping of all video recordings; and

(2) If movement tracking is a default setting, that the device must be able to switch off this function.

(c) If a resident chooses to place an electronic monitoring device that uses internet technology for visual or audio monitoring, the resident shall be responsible for contracting with an internet service provider.

(d) All electronic monitoring device installations and supporting services shall be UL-listed.

(e) The electronic monitoring device must be placed in a conspicuously visible location in the room.

(f) A facility shall not charge the resident a fee for the cost of electricity used by an electronic monitoring device.