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AL HB295
Bill
Status
3/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chris Sells
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AI Summary
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Requires each day care center to install and maintain video cameras in all areas occupied by children, with exceptions for restrooms and diaper-changing areas.
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Mandates day care centers retain all audio and video recordings for at least three months, or longer if an alleged incident of abuse, neglect, harassment, or inappropriate behavior is reported.
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Makes all recordings confidential and restricts viewing to employees involved in incidents, parents/guardians of affected children, law enforcement, state agency officials, legal counsel, and retained investigators.
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Prohibits use of video recordings for regular monitoring or live streaming of day care centers.
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Requires day care centers to provide written notice to parents or legal guardians about camera placement and directs the Department of Human Resources to adopt implementing rules; effective January 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Day care centers; required to install and maintain video cameras; use of cameras and recordings, limited to certain circumstances; video recordings confidential except following incident of alleged abuse, neglect, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior; Dept. of Human Resources required to adopt rules
Children
Last Action
Pending House Public Safety and Homeland Security
3/6/2024