Juveniles: nonminor dependents: out-of-state placement: visitation.

California AB2684 aims to improve the visitation rights of nonminor dependents placed out of state. The bill requires that these young individuals have the opportunity to maintain contact with their families and support systems, ensuring their emotional well-being. It adds specific provisions to the Welfare and Institutions Code to facilitate these visitations.

CA AB2684 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Stephanie Nguyen (D), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 39 of them sponsored by Stephanie Nguyen.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 26, 2026) ended 40–0 and passed.

Supporters of AB2684 would highlight the bill as a significant step towards ensuring that nonminor dependents maintain vital family connections, even when placed out of state. They would argue that fostering these relationships is crucial for the emotional and psychological health of young individuals in the foster care system.

Critics of AB2684 might argue that the bill could complicate the placement process for nonminor dependents by imposing additional visitation requirements. They may express concerns that these regulations could limit the flexibility needed to provide suitable care and support for these youth in out-of-state placements.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.