Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 251: Revises provisions relating to psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees. (BDR 54-714)

SB 251 changes how Nevada regulates psychological assistants, interns, and trainees by replacing "registration" with a "provisional license" for these roles. It significantly reduces fees: initial licenses now cost up to $25 (down from $250) and renewals cost $25 (down from $150). The bill also clarifies that license holders may take national exams for full psychologist licensure, and extends expiration rules for interns/trainees to 1 year (from 2 years) unless renewed. This directly affects psychology students and early-career professionals seeking to work under supervision while pursuing full licensure.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 278: Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-788)

SB 278 revises Nevada education law to impact school districts, administrators, and teacher/licensure candidates. It prohibits school boards from requiring prospective administrators to complete preservice programs before applying for jobs, and mandates that licensing regulations allow individuals to enroll in multiple alternative licensure programs simultaneously. The bill also requires elementary schools to use school-wide or grade-level assessments - where possible - to monitor reading growth for students with reading deficiencies, rather than individualized assessments. These changes aim to streamline administrative hiring and licensure pathways while standardizing reading progress tracking.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 284: Revises provisions relating to child welfare. (BDR 38-747)

SB 284 requires child welfare agencies to actively apply for federal benefits (like Social Security or VA payments) on behalf of eligible children in their care and manage those funds properly. Agencies must establish dedicated accounts for these benefits, provide financial counseling to children aged 14+, and prevent using children’s benefits to cover their own care costs. The bill mandates regular financial reporting to courts and ensures proper transfer of funds when a child leaves care or a new representative payee takes over. It directly affects children in foster care or custody, their families, and state/local child welfare agencies across Nevada.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 31, 2025

AB 193: Revises provisions relating to certain victims of crime. (BDR 16-984)

AB 193 requires Nevada law enforcement agencies to provide free, complete copies of all domestic violence incident reports to victims within one month of a written request, expanding an existing rule that already applies to sexual assault survivors. Agencies may still redact personal identifying information, as permitted under current law. This directly affects victims of domestic violence who have reported incidents to police, ensuring they can access all related police reports regardless of whether the case was closed. The bill modifies existing provisions (NRS 178A.280) to extend this access to domestic violence cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 31, 2025

AB 377: Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 32-923)

AB 377 simplifies how Nevada homeowners and qualifying rental property owners claim property tax abatements. It allows owners to submit their abatement claim directly on the "declaration of value" form (already required when transferring property) instead of filing separately with county assessors. This applies to primary residences and rental properties meeting specific rent-based criteria. The bill updates existing rules to streamline the process while maintaining eligibility requirements like the property being the owner's primary residence or a qualifying rental.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 258: Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-594)

SB 258 updates industrial insurance rules by limiting reductions to workers' compensation only for "economic damages" (medical costs, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses) when an injured worker receives payment from a third party, such as another company's insurance. It removes the requirement for injured workers to notify insurers before suing third parties and changes court procedures by prohibiting juries from hearing evidence about prior compensation payments. These changes directly affect injured workers, their families, and industrial insurers by ensuring workers are "made whole" before insurers claim any portion of third-party recovery. The bill also restricts insurers' claims to only the economic damages portion of any settlement or judgment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 279: Revises provisions relating to law enforcement. (BDR 23-1023)

SB 279 requires law enforcement agencies to provide peace officers with detailed written notice at least 48 hours before interviewing them as witnesses in misconduct investigations. The notice must specify all alleged facts, dates/times of misconduct, and the exact rule or policy violated. It also clarifies that representatives chosen by peace officers during investigations need not belong to the same bargaining unit as the officer. This bill directly affects peace officers and law enforcement agencies conducting investigations under Nevada law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 31, 2025

AB 466: Revises certain notice requirements imposed on an insurer who issues a policy of portable electronics insurance. (BDR 57-797)

AB 466 modifies notice requirements for insurers selling portable electronics insurance policies. It removes the requirement that insurers follow Commissioner of Insurance regulations when sending notices electronically to customers or vendors. The bill clarifies that existing rules about switching from electronic to physical notices (when addresses are invalid or notices aren't received) now apply to portable electronics insurance policies. This directly affects insurers and customers enrolled in these policies, simplifying the electronic notice process without changing core notice content or timing rules.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 276: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 40-750)

SB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 215: Revises provisions relating to wildlife. (BDR 45-576)

SB 215 creates a new system for issuing wildlife salvage permits in Nevada. It requires the Wildlife Commission to adopt regulations allowing people to legally collect wildlife killed in vehicle collisions or other accidental events, without charging a fee for the permit. The Commission can temporarily ban these permits if chronic wasting disease is confirmed in state wildlife. This bill directly affects residents who encounter accidentally killed wildlife, exempting permit holders from existing rules requiring tags for legally taken game and restrictions on possessing wildlife during closed seasons.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 268: Revises provisions relating to insurance coverage for certain dental services. (BDR 57-329)

SB 268 requires Nevada health insurance plans (including Medicaid) to cover dental services provided by qualified dental hygienists without dentist supervision, on the same terms as services provided with supervision. It defines a "qualified dental hygienist" as one with a special Nevada Board of Dental Examiners endorsement, employed by a nonprofit, and providing services within that scope. The law mandates this coverage for all new or renewed policies issued on or after October 1, 2025, affecting insurers, dental hygienists, and patients seeking these services. This directly impacts insurance companies by requiring policy changes and expands access to dental care for Nevadans served by nonprofit organizations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 405: Creates the Transit-to-Trails Task Force. (BDR 35-382)

SB 405 creates the Transit-to-Trails Task Force to improve public transit access to outdoor recreation areas in Nevada. The task force, composed of state officials, transportation representatives, outdoor recreation advocates, and federal agency members, identifies high-priority areas needing better transit access (especially for communities with limited parking, safety concerns, or weather challenges) and applies for federal/private grants to fund transit expansions. It must submit annual reports to the Legislature by August 31 each even-numbered year with findings and legislative recommendations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and expires October 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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