LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7225 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 5, 2025
BILL NUMBER: SB 369 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Security Cameras at Child Care Centers.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Young M BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill requires a child care center to:
(1) be equipped with cameras in sufficient number and location to allow visual monitoring
of every space inside the child care center, with the exception of adult bathrooms, that can
reasonably be expected to be occupied by children; and
(2) provide notice to parents that children are subject to video monitoring inside the child
care center.
It also requires a child care center to record footage captured by the child care center's cameras and retain
the footage for 90 days, unless:
(1) the child care center receives notice of a suspected crime committed against a child at
the child care center, in which case the child care center must retain all footage until the
investigation of the suspected crime is complete; or
(2) the child care center receives a request from a parent to view the footage, in which case
the child care center must retain all footage until the parent has had an opportunity to view
the footage.
The bill allows a parent of a child who has reason to believe that a crime was committed against the parent's
child at a child care center to view the footage recorded by the child care center. The bill also requires an
individual to report suspected child abuse and neglect witnessed by the individual on a child care center's
camera footage.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill’s provisions will have add to the inspection and administrative
process workload of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) by adding requirements for
cameras, video retention, and parental notices. Ultimately, the fiscal impact will depend on the
implementation of the requirements by child care center providers.
Explanation of State Revenues: A violations of child care center regulations may result in an action against
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deposited in the Child Care Fund, a nonreverting fund.
Penalty Provision: If additional court cases occur and fines are collected, revenue to both the Common
School Fund (from fines) and the state General Fund (from court fees) would increase. The maximum fine
for a Class B misdemeanor is $1,000. The total fee revenue per case would range between $113 and $138.
The amount of court fees deposited will vary depending on whether the case is filed in a court of record or
a municipal court. The following linked document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court
fees imposed in criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Penalty Provision: A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180
days in jail.
Explanation of Local Revenues: Penalty Provision: If additional court actions occur and a guilty verdict
is entered, more revenue will be collected by certain local units. If the case is filed in a court of record, the
county general fund will receive $47.40 and qualifying municipalities will receive a share of $3.60. If the
case is filed in a municipal court, the county receives $30, and the municipality will receive $46. The
following linked document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in
criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Trial courts, local law enforcement agencies.
Information Sources: Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual
Fiscal Analyst: Karen Rossen, 317-234-2106.
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