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IN SB0369

IN SB0369
Security cameras at child care centers.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Security cameras at child care centers. Requires a child care center to: (1) be equipped with cameras in sufficient number and location to allow visual monitoring of every space inside the child care center, with the exception of adult bathrooms, that can reasonably be expected to be occupied by children; and (2) provide notice to parents that children are subject to video monitoring inside the child care center. Requires a child care center to record footage captured by the child care center's cameras and retain the footage for 90 days, unless: (1) the child care center receives notice of a suspected crime committed against a child at the child care center, in which case the child care center must retain all footage until the investigation of the suspected crime is complete; or (2) the child care center receives a request from a parent to view the footage, in which case the child care center must retain all footage until the parent has had an opportunity to view the footage. Allows a parent of a child who has reason to believe that a crime was committed against the parent's child at a child care center to view the footage recorded by the child care center. Requires an individual to report suspected child abuse and neglect witnessed by the individual on a child care center's camera footage.

AI Summary

This bill requires child care centers in Indiana to install closed-circuit video cameras in all spaces where children are likely to be present, with the exception of adult bathrooms. The centers must provide notice to parents that children are being video monitored and must record and retain camera footage for 90 days. If a law enforcement official or parent suspects a crime has been committed against a child at the center, the footage must be preserved until the investigation is complete or the parent has had an opportunity to view it. Parents have the right to request and view footage related to their child within five days of their request and during the center's business hours. Additionally, the bill mandates that any individual who observes potential child abuse or neglect while reviewing camera footage must report it according to existing child abuse reporting laws. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance child safety and transparency in child care settings by providing a mechanism for visual monitoring and accountability.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services (on 01/13/2025)

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