The proposed bill, titled the "Preventing Restraints in Youth Transport Act," aims to regulate the practices of youth transportation companies when transporting minors to youth residential treatment programs. It prohibits the use of certain restraints, including visual impairments and mechanical restraints, unless there is a substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm to the youth or others, and no less restrictive alternatives are available. Additionally, the bill specifies that physical restraints can only be used by adequately trained staff under similar conditions. The bill also establishes a restriction on transportation times, prohibiting pickups between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Violations of this act would result in civil fines of up to $1,000, enforceable by the county prosecutor or the attorney general, with a statute of limitations of 10 years for filing actions. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, including "youth," "youth residential treatment program," and "youth transportation company," to clarify the scope of its application. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the safety and well-being of youths during transportation to treatment facilities.