SB 285 modifies Nevada's apprenticeship rules for construction trades. It prohibits the Labor Commissioner from issuing temporary "interim credentials" (which certify an apprentice's current skill level) and requires all construction trade programs to use only time-based training (measuring progress by hours worked) instead of competency-based or hybrid approaches. The bill also bans "career lattices" in these programs - pathways allowing apprentices to specialize laterally or advance within a trade. These changes directly affect construction apprenticeship programs seeking state approval and their participants, ensuring standardized training structures for this specific sector.
SB 322 requires each member of the University of Nevada Board of Regents to complete 12 hours of professional development training in their first year and 6 hours annually thereafter, covering topics like Open Meeting Law (NRS 241), eliminating bias/discrimination, public records laws, and ethics. Members earn compensation for training hours (up to 18 hours yearly, equivalent to meeting pay) and must complete specific annual training on open meetings and anti-discrimination. The bill also reduces the annual budget for member hosting expenses from $2,500 to $2,000 per member. This directly affects all Board of Regents members through new training obligations and financial adjustments.
SB 387 requires most health insurance plans in Nevada, including Medicaid, to cover annual lung cancer screenings (using low-dose CT scans) with no out-of-pocket costs for people aged 50-80 who have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years and meet specific health criteria. It also mandates the Governor to annually proclaim November as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and the second Saturday of November as "Lung Cancer Screening Day." Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must study whether current screening criteria create access disparities based on sex, gender identity, or expression. The coverage requirement applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
SB 370 streamlines the process for obtaining a certificate of title (ownership document) for manufactured homes, mobile homes, or commercial coaches when the original title is lost or unavailable. It requires the Housing Division to issue or deny a new title within 45 days of receiving a complete application and to provide written reasons for any denial. The bill also establishes an expedited process with a new fee and adds a bond requirement for applicants who cannot prove ownership, set at 1.5 times the home's county-assessed value. This directly affects homeowners who lost title documents, ensuring faster resolution and clearer communication from the Division.
SB 326 requires certain small public utilities in Nevada (specifically those serving 250+ people in Clark County, which has a population of 700,000 or more) to submit annual infrastructure reports to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. These reports must detail the condition of the utility’s infrastructure, including the sufficiency and availability of necessary water rights, and any other information the Commission may require. The bill applies only to utilities already covered under existing law - those serving 3,000 or fewer customers with annual gross sales of $2 million or less for water or sewage services. It does not change rate-setting procedures but mandates transparency about infrastructure health. This requirement applies to qualifying utilities each year by a date set by the Commission.
SB 266 expands Nevada's Student Loan Repayment Program for healthcare providers in underserved communities by adding new professions to the eligible list. It specifically includes marriage and family therapists, clinical alcohol and drug counselors, and licensed/certified alcohol and drug counselors as "providers of health care" under the program. This change makes loan repayment benefits available to these mental health and substance abuse professionals who work in underserved areas. The bill amends NRS 226.454 to add these roles to the existing list of covered healthcare providers and takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 320 revises Nevada's traffic laws to require vehicles to stop, park, or stand at least 20 feet from both marked and unmarked crosswalks (reducing to 15 feet when curb extensions exist). It allows local authorities to create exceptions via official traffic signs if safety requires it, but enforcement of the rule will initially be limited to warnings until 2027. After January 1, 2027, law enforcement can issue citations without requiring specific signage. The bill directly affects drivers and local governments managing traffic control devices. It makes no changes to existing fiscal obligations for state or local governments.
SB 459 revises Nevada's regulations for gaming salons by removing the requirement that they must include table games and allowing operators to offer slot machines or other gambling games (or a mix) based on their license. It replaces the fixed $500 minimum wager for slot machines with a new rule requiring licensees to set minimum wagers, subject to approval by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This bill directly affects gaming salon operators by increasing flexibility in game offerings and pricing while shifting approval authority from state-mandated rules to the Board's review. The changes take effect immediately under the bill's emergency provisions.
AB 241 requires Nevada counties and cities to adopt new ordinances by October 2026 allowing multifamily housing or mixed-use developments on property currently zoned for commercial use. It mandates an expedited permit process for developers and sets a 25-day deadline for appealing permit denials to local boards. The bill voids any existing local rules that conflict with these requirements. This directly affects local governments (counties/cities) and developers seeking to build housing on commercial-zoned land.
SB 299 changes how senior living community referral agencies operate in Nevada. Instead of requiring a license from the State Board of Health, the bill mandates these agencies register with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. To register, agencies must submit an application (including a U.S. physical address), provide liability insurance proof, and pay a $1,354 fee for a two-year registration period, with renewal requiring the same steps. Agencies currently operating without a license may continue until 120 days after the Division adopts required regulations.
SB 189 establishes a licensing system for genetic counselors, requiring them to obtain a license from the Board of Medical Examiners through specific education, examinations, and certification. It prohibits unlicensed practice except for physicians providing genetic counseling within their medical scope or federal government employees. The bill extends existing health care provider rules - including confidentiality protections, billing standards, and disciplinary procedures - to genetic counselors and grants the Board authority to set licensing fees and enforce compliance.
SB 338 requires ticket providers for live entertainment events to clearly show the total price (including all fees) before purchase, prohibits hiding or misrepresenting fees, and mandates full refunds within 30 days if an event is canceled. It aligns with a new federal rule by banning misleading pricing practices and ensuring upfront transparency for consumers. Violations trigger civil penalties, increased damages for affected buyers, and criminal charges for willful breaches. The law applies to all ticket sellers - both primary providers and secondary markets - and replaces older disclosure rules for resellers.
