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HF1915 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Child care centers required to use video security cameras to monitor infants and toddlers, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2723

AI Generated Summary

This bill mandates that all licensed child care centers in Minnesota install and use video security cameras to monitor and record infants and toddlers in shared and public areas by January 1, 2026. The cameras must meet specific technical requirements and operate continuously during business hours.

Key provisions include: - Retention of Footage: Must be stored for 90 days unless a law enforcement investigation requires a longer retention period. - Access to Footage: Recordings can only be shared through legal proceedings or with parents/legal guardians of children who were injured at the facility. Employees subject to disciplinary action based on recorded evidence may review footage but cannot distribute it. - Written Policies & Notices: Child care centers must develop written policies on camera use and notify parents/guardians at enrollment. Facilities must post signage informing visitors of video surveillance. - Commissioner's Role: Minnesota’s Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families must provide policy templates and parental notification templates by October 1, 2025. - Privacy Protections: Footage collected or maintained by the commissioner is classified as private data. - Funding Support: A total of $150,000 per year (starting in fiscal year 2026) is allocated to help compliant child care centers purchase necessary camera equipment.

This bill is designed to enhance child safety and accountability but imposes additional operational and privacy compliance responsibilities on child care providers.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toChildren and Families Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriates funds for video security cameras under grant uses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The modification allows for child care centers to use grant money for video security cameras.",
      "modified": [
        "Details eligible uses of grant money to include video security equipment for child care centers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142D.23",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]

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