SB 87 shifts the responsibility for funding forensic medical examinations from counties to the state for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence involving strangulation. The bill eliminates the previous system where counties paid these costs and could seek reimbursement from a state compensation officer. Instead, it requires the State General Fund to cover all costs for these exams directly, ensuring victims aren’t charged and counties no longer bear the financial burden. This change applies specifically to sexual assault examinations (replacing NRS 217.300) and strangulation-related domestic violence examinations (replacing NRS 217.405).
AB 64 revises Nevada's Open Meeting Law to clarify how public bodies conduct meetings. It requires each public speaker during comment periods to receive at least 3 minutes of time, allows public bodies to skip comments on active contested cases until decisions are final, and mandates physical public access points for remote meetings involving decisions on cases or regulations. The bill also updates rules about legal advice sessions (narrowing exceptions to what counts as a "meeting"), clarifies defamation protections for public commenters, and adjusts how disciplinary proceedings for licensees must follow open meeting rules. These changes directly affect local government bodies like city councils and school boards, as well as members of the public seeking to comment.
SB 12 renames Nevada's "Office of the Chief Information Officer" to the "Governor’s Technology Office" within the Governor’s Office. It updates all related references in Nevada law to reflect this new name and adjusts minor structural terms (e.g., changing "Administration Unit" to "Director’s Office"). The bill does not alter the office’s core duties, such as providing IT services to state agencies or managing information security. This is a technical renaming and reference update affecting internal state government operations, with no new policy changes or external impacts.
SB 157 requires Nevada's Cannabis Compliance Board to adopt mandatory regulations for testing cannabis and cannabis products. It directly affects cannabis businesses (licensees and registrants) by mandating that representative samples of every product lot must be tested by independent labs, with specific protocols for sample collection. The bill specifies that regulations must include these testing requirements, moving beyond current law which only authorized such rules. This change aims to standardize product safety testing across the industry.
SB 108 raises the threshold for requesting backup funds from Nevada’s Contingency Account from $250,000 to $500,000 when the river maintenance fund balance falls short. It specifies that only money not already committed to specific projects counts toward this balance. The bill directly affects cities, counties, and tribal governments receiving grants for river clearance, maintenance, restoration, surveying, and monumenting projects. This change aims to provide more stable funding for these local projects by requiring a larger shortfall before accessing emergency funds. The bill passed unanimously and takes effect July 1, 2025.
AB 502 revises regulations for public works projects (financed with public funds) to improve compliance oversight, affecting contractors, subcontractors, and public bodies like government agencies. It removes a 10-day deadline for contractors to request apprentices and requires reporting of project and apprentice identifying details. Public bodies must now obtain a project ID at least 10 days before advertising, with daily penalties for late reporting. The bill also adjusts penalties: $5,000 maximum for first violations, at least $5,000 for subsequent violations, and shortens disqualification periods for repeated offenses (e.g., 180 days for a second offense instead of 3 years).
SB 373 requires Clark County (the only Nevada county with over 700,000 residents) and all incorporated cities within it to create a unified multi-jurisdictional business license system. It mandates that county commissioners and city governing bodies adopt ordinances establishing license categories, revenue-sharing, and a system for issuing licenses that replaces separate county and city permits for specified businesses. The law requires jurisdictions to coordinate agreements ensuring existing fees, renewal periods, and regulatory requirements for businesses are similar before creating the unified license. The system must integrate with Nevada’s state business portal, streamlining applications for businesses operating across multiple local jurisdictions in Clark County. The bill passed unanimously and became law on June 5, 2025.
AB 593 appropriates $53.4 million from the State General Fund and $12.5 million from the State Highway Fund to the Interim Finance Committee. The funds are specifically for the Office of Finance in the Governor's office to cover costs of implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system. The bill requires all funds to be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balances reverting to their original funds by September 17, 2027. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Office of Finance's budget for system implementation.
SB 69 revises tax abatement rules for businesses in Nevada, primarily affecting large economic development projects (like data centers or $1 billion+ investments) seeking tax benefits. It requires data center applicants to disclose colocated business usage and taxable property details confidentially during audits, and mandates that project leads sign agreements with local governments to fund services (e.g., infrastructure) in economic diversification districts. The bill also specifies that agreements and related communications must remain confidential, not public records, and tightens timing rules for when tax abatements become effective. These changes aim to ensure local governments receive funding for services tied to major projects while protecting sensitive business data.
SB 187 requires child welfare agencies to make decisions about non-emergency medical or mental health care for children in their custody within 14 days of receiving a provider's recommendation. The bill mandates agencies to seek consent from required parties (such as parents or courts) within this timeframe and immediately notify the child's placement location about all decisions. It directly affects children under child welfare custody who need medical treatment. The law establishes clear deadlines to prevent delays in accessing necessary care while maintaining required consent processes.
SB 329 requires ambulance attendants, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and peace officers to complete training on identifying and interacting with people experiencing dementia or other cognitive impairments. New applicants must finish this training before receiving their license or certification, and current license holders must provide proof of completion by October 1, 2026. The bill clarifies that completing this training does not change the legal standard of care or increase the duty of these first responders. This policy aims to improve emergency response interactions with vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly people or those with cognitive challenges.
SB 389 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to select a single state pharmacy benefit manager (SPBM) by January 1, 2030, to manage prescription drug coverage for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other health plans using Medicaid’s formulary. The bill mandates reimbursement rates based on the "Nevada Average Acquisition Cost" (NAAC), which uses actual drug acquisition costs to maximize state savings, and requires Medicaid managed care organizations to contract with the SPBM and disclose pharmacy spending data. It also sets strict criteria for SPBM selection, prohibits conflicts of interest, and requires Department approval for all pharmacy contracts under the SPBM.
