This bill mandates that all licensed child care centers in New Jersey with installed audio-visual surveillance systems must retain recordings for a period of 180 days. After this retention period, the recordings may be deleted, but only after they have been reviewed by the Department of Children and Families or a designated independent organization. This requirement aims to ensure oversight and accountability in child care settings.

Importantly, the bill does not impose any obligation on child care centers that do not currently have audio-visual surveillance systems to install such systems. The legislation is set to take effect 90 days after its enactment, emphasizing the state's commitment to enhancing the safety and monitoring of child care environments.