California AB2684 establishes guidelines for virtual visits for nonminor dependents placed out of state.

California AB2684 adds guidelines for county placing agencies and attorneys representing nonminor dependents placed out of state. These guidelines include assessing youth safety and well-being during virtual visits, ensuring confidential communication, and obtaining meaningful informed consent. The bill also allows nonminor dependents to request in-person visits instead of virtual ones. Virtual visits must include video capability and occur in private settings, unless the nonminor dependent requests otherwise.

California AB2684 establishes guidelines for virtual visits for nonminor dependents placed out of state.

California AB2684 adds guidelines for county placing agencies and attorneys representing nonminor dependents placed out of state. These guidelines include assessing youth safety and well-being during virtual visits, ensuring confidential communication, and obtaining meaningful informed consent. The bill also allows nonminor dependents to request in-person visits instead of virtual ones. Virtual visits must include video capability and occur in private settings, unless the nonminor dependent requests otherwise.