SB 386 updates Nevada's massage therapy licensing rules. It creates a pathway for out-of-state licensed practitioners (with at least 3 years of active practice) to obtain Nevada licenses after meeting specific requirements, including passing exams. The bill also revises the definition of reflexology to include facial pressure techniques, eliminates mandatory location requirements for board meetings, and allows temporary licenses to be renewed after 3 months (previously expired after 90 days with no renewal). These changes directly affect massage therapists, reflexologists, and structural integration practitioners seeking to practice in Nevada.
SB 371 extends the period during which a trespass warning remains valid from 24 to 36 months. This means property owners or occupants can legally prohibit entry for three years after issuing a warning, instead of two years. The bill does not change the types of trespassing that are illegal or the methods for giving warnings (like signs, fences, or paint markers), only the duration of the warning's effect. It directly affects property owners seeking to enforce trespass restrictions and individuals who have received prior warnings. The change applies to all land or buildings under Nevada's existing trespass law (NRS 207.200).
SB 210 increases fees that Nevada sheriffs and constables charge for court-related services. Key changes include raising summons fees from $17 to $26, mileage fees from $2 to $3 per mile, and eviction-related fees (like summary evictions) from $21 to $26. The bill also sets a new maximum of $30 per mile for travel costs when papers cannot be served despite reasonable effort. These changes directly affect individuals using court services, such as defendants in lawsuits, tenants facing eviction, and people requiring subpoenas, by increasing their costs for these official processes.
SB 349 amends Nevada law to explicitly authorize procurement organizations (like organ donation agencies) to transport or arrange for the transportation of a deceased donor's body or body parts. This change directly affects hospitals, organ procurement organizations, and families of donors by clarifying their ability to move remains for donation purposes. Key provisions allow transportation for removing/transplanting body parts or returning remaining body parts to families after donation. The bill makes no changes to donation eligibility or medical standards, only streamlining logistical steps for existing anatomical gift processes. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 372 adds two new circumstances to Nevada law where a child’s care is not considered "abuse or neglect" or where a child’s health/welfare is not deemed "injured." Specifically, it clarifies that parents or guardians do not commit abuse/neglect when: (1) seeking mental health facility admission for a child whose behavioral needs threaten family safety, or (2) bringing a biological, foster, or adoptive child with similar behavioral needs into their home. These changes amend existing statutes (NRS 432B.020, 128.013, and 200.359) to explicitly exclude these actions from legal definitions of child abuse or neglect. The bill directly affects parents, guardians, and mental health providers by reducing legal liability for these specific care decisions.
SB 313 revises Nevada's State Purchasing Act to change how state agencies handle contracts. It requires agencies to conduct market research and document justification before signing sole-source service contracts, and mandates an annual report to the Interim Finance Committee on these contracts. The bill also limits contract extensions for supplies/materials: extensions for price/scope increases under 10% can last up to 2 years, those between 10-15% max 1 year, and increases of 15% or more prohibit extensions. These changes directly affect state agencies purchasing services, supplies, and equipment under the Act.
SB 166 modifies Nevada insurance laws to prevent insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or raising rates based on a dog's breed - expanding the prohibition beyond single-family homes to include multi-family residential properties. It also requires recipients of state supportive housing grants to agree in writing to allow tenants to keep at least one pet, subject to existing animal control and public health laws. The bill directly affects insurers, landlords in multi-family housing, and supportive housing providers receiving state grants. Key provisions eliminate breed-based insurance discrimination and mandate pet-friendly policies in subsidized housing programs.
SB 330 clarifies Nevada's definition of a "facility for skilled nursing" to explicitly state these facilities provide **inpatient care**. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 449.0039 to specify that such facilities offer continuous skilled nursing and related care to patients not in acute illness, whose primary need is ongoing care. This change ensures these facilities are distinguished from hospitals (which meet general hospital requirements) and prevents potential misclassification under existing licensing rules. The clarification affects skilled nursing facilities, regulators, and the state's licensing framework but does not create new requirements or costs.
SB 208 modifies how counties can use revenue from surcharges for emergency 911 systems. It expands allowable uses to include costs for facilities housing emergency call systems, increases spending thresholds for larger counties (to $15 million for populations over 700,000, $7.5 million for 100,000-700,000), and requires advisory committees in counties over 100,000 population to oversee fund use. The bill directly affects counties imposing the 911 surcharge, particularly Clark and Washoe Counties, by changing fund management rules and spending priorities. These changes aim to align county fund usage with federal guidelines while providing clearer spending parameters.
SB 321 updates Nevada's civil penalties for public utility violations related to pipeline safety to match federal inflation-adjusted amounts. It revises Nevada law to set the maximum penalty at no more than the current federal cap ($272,926 per violation per day, up to $2.7 million for related violations), aligning with federal adjustments under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The bill also removes a provision allowing the state to deduct penalties from payments owed to violators. This directly affects utility companies that violate pipeline safety regulations adopted by Nevada's Public Utilities Commission. The changes ensure Nevada penalties remain consistent with federal standards without imposing new costs on state or local governments.
SB 203 updates Nevada's pari-mutuel wagering rules by allowing racetracks to directly contract with betting operators (like race books or sports pools) instead of requiring a third-party "disseminator" to handle live broadcast agreements. It changes registration requirements for betting operators from "licensing" to "registration" with the Nevada Gaming Control Board and removes fee structures tied to the repealed disseminator framework. The bill also adds legal immunity for state entities acting in good faith regarding pari-mutuel regulations. These changes primarily affect racetracks, betting operators, and the Nevada Gaming Commission, streamlining how live racing broadcasts connect to wagering systems.
SB 375 updates Nevada's credit union regulations to make operations more flexible and accessible. It reduces the minimum share price from $5 to $1, allowing credit unions to issue shares to nonmembers (up to 20% of capital) if designated as low-income credit unions. The bill also simplifies opening new offices by removing the "reasonably necessary" requirement and mandates boards meet at least six times yearly. These changes directly affect Nevada credit unions and their members by lowering barriers to entry, expanding service options, and streamlining administrative processes. The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law as Chapter 206.
