AB 128 creates the Office of Public Records Ombudsman within Nevada's Executive Department, appointed by the Governor with public records law expertise. It establishes a formal process for individuals to file complaints if government agencies deny, delay, or charge excessive fees for public records requests. The Ombudsman must first offer mediation between requesters and agencies, and if unresolved, investigate complaints within 90 days to issue binding decisions requiring document access, correcting delays, or waiving fees. This replaces or supplements existing court-based appeals under Nevada Revised Statute 239.011, directly affecting state agencies and the public seeking government records.
AB 148 changes Nevada's mail ballot distribution deadlines for in-state voters, shifting the requirement from "20 days before" to "between the fifth and fourth Mondays before" the election. County clerks can now allow voters to request mail ballots earlier than this window, while still requiring sample ballots to be sent to all registered voters before the mail ballot deadline. The bill affects all active registered voters in Nevada, including those voting in-person or by mail, and ensures sample ballots include all election details like candidate information and ballot measures. These changes align mail ballot timing with new scheduling requirements while maintaining existing voter access rules.
AB 227 revises Nevada's adoption laws to separate procedures for children in foster care (handled by child welfare agencies) from general adoption processes. It establishes new registries for adoption information and updates rules for postadoptive contact agreements, placement of children for adoption, and confirmatory adoptions (where parentage is legally confirmed). The bill also adds procedures for "readoptions" of internationally adopted children and moves interstate adoption compacts to new sections of Nevada law. These changes primarily affect child welfare agencies, adoption service providers, and families pursuing adoptions of both minors and adults.
AB 369 updates Nevada law to improve enforcement of out-of-state domestic violence protection orders. It expands the evidence law enforcement can use to verify such orders - allowing hard copies, digital images, and statements from both the protected person and the respondent - and requires officers to notify respondents and attempt service if they cannot confirm the order was properly delivered. This affects Nevada law enforcement officers, domestic violence victims, and alleged abusers when enforcing orders from other states, territories, or tribes. The bill ensures consistency with Nevada’s own protection order enforcement procedures while adding safeguards for due process. It does not change the requirement that out-of-state orders must be valid under their issuing jurisdiction’s laws.
AB 269 expands Nevada's student loan repayment program to include new healthcare professionals and public health workers in underserved communities. It adds licensed speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, marriage and family therapists, clinical alcohol and drug counselors, and certified problem gambling counselors to the list of eligible "providers of health care." The bill also creates a new category of "public health professionals," covering health officers and staff in hard-to-fill roles at state/local health agencies. The program now repays student loans for these expanded groups who commit to working in underserved areas, with 15% of funds reserved for counties under 100,000 population. The program's name was updated to reflect this expansion, and the State Treasurer administers the loan repayments.
AB 351 closes a legal gap in Nevada's juvenile court jurisdiction by allowing juvenile courts to handle cases involving people aged 21 or older who committed serious offenses (like category A/B felonies with deadly weapons or murder) when they were between 13 and 17 years old. It requires juvenile courts to hold hearings to decide whether such cases should be dismissed or transferred to adult criminal court, based on factors like victim impact, the person's behavior since the offense, mental health, and recidivism risk. The bill directly affects young adults charged with past serious crimes committed during their adolescence. This change applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2013, and does not alter the standard for transferring cases to adult court.
AB 263 requires Clark County (the only Nevada county with over 700,000 residents) to notify the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) before cleaning up homeless encampments near NDOT-controlled roadways. The bill also gives NDOT the authority to consult with homeless outreach teams and join these cleanups. "Homeless outreach teams" are defined as teams established by counties to provide support and assistance to unhoused individuals. This bill modifies procedural requirements for encampment cleanups near roadways but does not change homelessness services or funding.
AB 137 changes how storage facility owners must advertise sales of occupants' personal property to cover unpaid rent or fees. It requires advertising in a newspaper published in the *county* (not judicial district) where the sale occurs, or alternatively, using a public online property sale website for 10 consecutive days. The bill also removes the requirement to include a general description of the property in the advertisement. These changes directly affect storage facility owners and occupants whose property may be sold under lien laws.
AB 39 revises Nevada's governance structure for the State Public Charter School Authority, which oversees charter schools. It changes the nine-member Authority to require all members to be at least 21 years old, clarifies that only voting members must complete training, and adjusts quorum rules to require a majority of voting members. The bill also updates eligibility for charter school employees serving on the Authority - replacing performance rating limits with a "good standing" requirement - and removes the need for colleges or cities sponsoring charter schools to sign separate agreements with the Authority. Additionally, it clarifies that charter school renewal applications must include new supporting data beyond previously submitted performance reports. These changes affect charter school sponsors, the Authority members, and schools seeking renewal.
This bill establishes the "Right to Reproductive Health Care Act," prohibiting Nevada governmental entities (including state agencies and local governments) from imposing restrictions that substantially burden access to reproductive health care services. It directly affects patients seeking services like contraception, pregnancy care, or abortion, and healthcare providers offering such services. The law allows affected individuals or providers to sue government entities for violations and seek court-ordered remedies, including attorney fees. It applies broadly to all existing and future state and local laws (except specific exemptions), requiring governments to prove any restriction serves a compelling interest through the least restrictive means.
AB 387 revises Nevada's guardianship laws for minors, directly affecting minors, their parents, appointed guardians, courts, and legal service providers. Key changes include requiring petitioners to prove guardianship appointments by "clear and convincing evidence" (up from a lower standard), mandating guardians to maintain minors' relationships with both parents, and updating petition requirements to include more detailed care plans. The bill also revises service procedures for legal notices, expands attorney appointment rules for minors' representation, and adds visitation frequency to annual guardian reports. These changes aim to strengthen oversight and family connections in guardianship proceedings.
AB 19 revises the composition and reporting requirements of Nevada's Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group. It adds new members including the Executive Director of the Department of Indigent Defense Services and representatives from specific county sizes (700,000+; 100,000-700,000; under 100,000), plus experts in substance use treatment, recovery advocates, and others. The bill also changes the annual report deadline from January 31 to August 1 and requires the Health Department's designee to come from its Division of Public and Behavioral Health. These changes directly affect the Working Group's membership structure and timing of its annual recommendations to state leadership.
