Youth transport escort rules now cover trips to facilities inside California
Companies paid to transport minors to residential facilities or youth programs must use trustline-registered staff for trips within California, not only out of state. They need written safety policies and may use restraints only to prevent imminent serious harm when nothing less restrictive works.
Who it affects
Youth transport escort companies, and parents of minors they transport
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1190: Child welfare: transport escort services.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.