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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 524 requires new child-care centers to install video surveillance systems
Last action · February 5, 2025: Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Feb. 5, 2025Sponsors: José Giral and 9 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 524 requires new s starting operations after the effective date to install and maintain video camera surveillance systems. The Department of Human Services must establish system specifications and compliance standards, and is authorized to inspect facilities. The act takes effect in 60 days.
New child-care facility operators face mandatory equipment installation and ongoing maintenance mandates set by state regulators, while the Department of Human Services gains inspection authority.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
child-care centers
New facilities must install and maintain video surveillance systems and are subject to departmental inspections.
Department of Human Services
The department must issue regulations regarding system specifications and is authorized to conduct compliance inspections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 5, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Feb. 5, 2025
Version history
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