AB 398 provides additional state-funded compensation for teachers and licensed staff in hard-to-fill positions at public schools, specifically targeting Title I schools and roles in subjects with critical staffing shortages. It requires the State Education Fund to receive new funding (from the State General Fund or Education Stabilization Account) to pay this extra compensation on top of base salaries, distributed monthly to school districts based on legislative apportionment. The bill eliminates the prior use of weighted funding (for at-risk students) to pay for hiring and retention incentives, redirecting those resources to the new compensation program. This temporary measure aims to reduce teacher vacancies, which the bill states harm student outcomes.
AB 458 modifies Nevada's energy laws to support solar-powered affordable housing. It allows residents of such housing to participate in net metering (earning credits for excess solar power fed back to the grid) and exempts owners/operators from certain utility regulations. The bill also revises the "expanded solar access program" to limit eligibility solely to low-income residential customers, requires utilities to offer lower rates for these customers using Nevada Clean Energy Fund support, and updates community solar project rules to allow larger systems (up to 5 MW) with prioritized grid-resilient sites. These changes aim to expand access to solar benefits for affordable housing residents and low-income households while adjusting how utilities administer solar programs.
AB 394 requires all public colleges and universities in Nevada to create emergency response plans for opioid overdoses. These plans must include education about opioid overdoses and procedures for easily accessing naloxone (a medication that reverses overdoses), while prohibiting any requirement for training before obtaining or using naloxone. The bill allows institutions to customize their plans (e.g., training methods, naloxone locations) but mandates core elements like rescue breathing emphasis and 4mg naloxone dosing. The Board of Regents may provide a model plan for guidance but cannot force institutions to adopt it.
AB 448 updates Nevada's insurance laws to regulate vision care coverage. It bars insurers from conditioning reimbursement rates on specific eyewear prescriptions or requiring providers to use particular labs. The bill also prevents insurers from forcing vision care providers to join multiple plans and requires providers to disclose financial ties to eyewear suppliers. These rules apply to all vision insurance plans and discount programs, effective January 1, 2026.
AB 29 updates Nevada's rules for advertising motor vehicle fuel prices and labeling at gas stations. It requires fuel dispensers to display clear labels about ethanol content (e.g., "May contain up to 10% ethanol" for low-blend gasoline), show consistent prices between digital signs and pumps, and disclose conditions for discounted prices (like cash vs. credit). The law also mandates that all pricing information be plainly visible day and night, including specific formatting for electronic displays. This bill directly affects gas station owners and operators, who must comply with these updated advertising standards, and it became law after passing the legislature and receiving the governor's approval on June 3, 2025.
AB 43 creates a permanent program allowing Clark County and its qualifying cities (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas) and certain districts to use job order contracts for minor maintenance, repair, or renovation of existing public buildings and facilities. These contracts replace traditional bidding for routine work, requiring contractors to submit detailed proposals with unit prices for each task and ensuring at least 25% of workers are from apprenticeship programs. Public bodies must report annual data on contract usage and hold public hearings before adopting policies for assigning job orders. The bill applies only to large jurisdictions meeting specific population thresholds and does not restrict existing contracting methods.
AB 3 expands confidentiality protections for public officers by allowing them to request that personal information (like addresses) in government records be kept confidential, similar to existing options for individuals with safety concerns. It modifies campaign filing rules to exempt confidential information from mandatory public disclosure requirements for candidate declarations. The bill also clarifies that personal security expenses (e.g., bodyguards, security systems) incurred during campaigns or while in office can be paid using campaign funds and must be reported as campaign expenses. These changes affect candidates, elected officials, and government offices managing public records.
AB 15 updates Nevada's Medicaid fraud laws to strengthen investigations and align with federal requirements. It expands the Attorney General’s authority to subpoena documents, compel testimony under oath, and use evidence in civil fraud cases (but not criminal cases). The bill also revises rules for private "whistleblower" lawsuits to match federal law, preventing duplicate actions when the state is already involved, and changes penalties for failing to maintain Medicaid records: misdemeanor for claims under $650, gross misdemeanor for $650 or more. These changes directly affect Medicaid providers, the Attorney General’s fraud unit, and individuals filing fraud-related lawsuits.
AB 40 revises Nevada's environmental regulations for mining reclamation and solid waste management. It updates definitions to require stabilization of process fluids during mining operations (Section 13), expands the Division of Environmental Protection's authority to issue compliance orders and place liens on property (Sections 10-11), and clarifies how federal plans interact with state requirements for permits (Section 18). The bill also revises solid waste management definitions to include recycling (Section 28.3), requires detailed reclamation plans for mining (Section 17), and updates landfill permit rules to prohibit hazardous waste acceptance (Section 32). These changes directly affect mining operators, waste management facilities, and state agencies administering environmental permits. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law on June 3, 2025.
AB 73 requires any election-related communication (such as ads supporting candidates or soliciting donations) that uses synthetic media - like AI-generated images, videos, or audio - to clearly disclose that the content has been manipulated. This disclosure must appear in a visible, readable format (e.g., text size matching other content in videos, spoken at key points in audio) and include the exact phrase "This (image/video/audio) has been manipulated." It applies to campaigns, political committees, and parties, with exemptions for low-cost items like clothing under $5. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $50,000 for disclosure failures or $10,000 for failing to file copies with the Secretary of State.
AB 167 changes rules for juvenile detention facilities by reducing the time limit for "corrective room restriction" (a form of time-out) from 24 to 15 hours before certain protections activate. It limits consecutive restrictions to 24 hours (down from 72 hours), requires safety checks every 10 minutes, and mandates a review within 15 hours for any child in restriction. The bill also allows children subjected to restriction more than seven times in a month to petition facility administrators for a fairness review, with a prohibition on retaliation for filing such requests. These changes directly affect children detained in state, local, or regional juvenile facilities, aiming to limit prolonged isolation and increase accountability.
AB 133 requires counties to set aside 5% of excess proceeds from property sales due to unpaid taxes into a dedicated fund for technology upgrades in county treasurer offices. It revises deadlines for tax notices (changing from "5 p.m." to "close of business") and modifies procedures for property reconveyance, sale notices, and handling of unclaimed funds. The bill also updates fee limits for claim assistance, capping at 10% regardless of whether the property was a primary residence, and replaces hearing requirements with interpleader actions for disputed claims. These changes directly affect county treasurers, taxpayers facing delinquent taxes, and claimants seeking unclaimed property sale proceeds.
