Bill > SB5512

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for centralized surveillance systems in house-banked card rooms, allowing card room operators with multiple locations to monitor their establishments remotely through a centralized surveillance monitoring location. The legislation defines key terms such as "centralized surveillance monitoring location" and "closed-circuit television" and sets stringent requirements for implementing these systems. Card room operators must obtain written approval from the Washington State Gambling Commission, submit detailed internal controls, and pass a preoperational inspection before utilizing centralized surveillance. The bill mandates specific technical and operational standards, including having dedicated monitoring stations with multiple video monitors, alarm systems to track critical areas like count rooms and cashier cages, and robust cybersecurity protocols for remote access. Surveillance department employees must be licensed, maintain detailed logs, and follow strict monitoring procedures, such as using pan-tilt-zoom cameras to verify significant payouts. The bill also requires regular independent security assessments, immediate reporting of system failures or breaches, and ensures that the surveillance system provides high-quality, real-time video with minimal latency. The overall goal is to modernize surveillance technologies, enhance safety and security, improve regulatory oversight, and support fair and transparent business practices in card rooms.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5512&Year=2025&Initiative=false