§ 1537.1

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) A licensee of a residential facility serving adults that has internet service shall provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other device, that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with videoconferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions, and is dedicated for client use.

(b) A licensee shall ensure the following requirements are met in providing any internet access device for client use:

(1) The device shall be available in a manner that allows a client to access it for discussion of personal or confidential information with a reasonable level of personal privacy.

(2) The device shall be made available to clients in a manner that permits shared access among all clients in the facility during reasonable hours.

(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 469, Sec. 1. (AB 665) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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