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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 proposes new regulations for child care centers in Minnesota, requiring the use of video security cameras to monitor and record infants and toddlers in public and shared areas of the facility.

Key Provisions:

  1. Mandatory Video Monitoring: By January 1, 2026, all licensed child care centers must install and operate security cameras that continuously monitor and record infants and toddlers.
  2. Technical Requirements: The cameras must:
    • Operate at all times while the center is open.
    • Display accurate date and time.
    • Record in at least 720p resolution.
    • Capture at least 15 frames per second.
  3. Retention and Disposal of Recordings:
    • All recordings must be kept for 90 days.
    • Recordings may not be disposed of if law enforcement is investigating a suspected crime at the center.
  4. Limits on Dissemination of Recordings:
    • Recordings cannot be shared, sold, or transmitted unless required by a court order, subpoena, or investigation by the commissioner.
    • Parents can review (but not obtain copies of) recordings if their child was reported injured.
    • Employees subject to disciplinary action based on video evidence must be allowed to review the footage for their defense.
  5. Written Policies and Notices:
    • Child care centers must establish a policy regarding camera use, data retention, and access.
    • Parents must be informed about camera use when enrolling their child.
    • Visible signs must be posted at entrances notifying visitors about video monitoring.
  6. Commissioner's Duties:
    • By October 1, 2025, the commissioner must provide policy templates and notices that child care centers can use.
  7. Data Classification: Video footage maintained by the commissioner is classified as private data under Minnesota law.
  8. Funding:
    • The bill allocates $150,000 per year (2026-2028 and beyond) from the general fund to assist child care centers with purchasing video security equipment.
    • These funds will be available through the Child Care Improvement Grant Program.

Purpose:

The bill aims to enhance child safety and security in child care centers while implementing strict privacy and access controls.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
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": [
        "Video footage of child care provider operations to be classified under related sections."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This statute involves classification of data related to the welfare system and child care providers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "13.461"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines private data on individuals for data practices.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies classification of video footage collected by the commissioner as private data."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.02"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Administrative costs related to state appropriations are outlined in this section.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16B.98"
  }
]

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