AB 277 revises Nevada law to allow the Department of Taxation to disclose confidential information related to the tax on mineral extraction. Specifically, it removes confidentiality protections for records used to calculate the gross yield and net proceeds of minerals extracted in the state. This affects mineral extraction companies, as their filed reports and financial data may now be disclosed under the new rules. The bill authorizes the Department to share this information without violating existing confidentiality requirements.
AB 422 creates leave protections for Nevada employees who volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). It guarantees up to 10 workdays annually for CAP emergency training and 30 days for actual emergency response, without loss of job position, seniority, or benefits. Employers must accept this leave (treating it as unpaid unless they choose to pay it) and cannot require employees to use other leave first; employees must provide CAP verification, and violations allow lawsuits for lost wages. The bill directly affects CAP members employed in Nevada, ensuring they can serve without workplace penalties.
AB 509 revises Nevada's rules for broadband providers using public streets and pathways. It exempts small providers (serving ≤25 people with < $50,000 annual revenue) from being classified as regulated public utilities. Local governments gain authority to grant franchises for broadband infrastructure in public rights-of-way and impose fees up to 5% of a provider's local revenue. The bill also requires the Public Utilities Commission to annually review certificates of public convenience for telecom providers and revoke them if providers no longer operate as utilities. This directly affects small broadband companies, local governments managing public infrastructure, and the state's regulatory framework for telecommunications.
SB 181 creates special Nevada State University (NSU) license plates available to drivers who pay $35 initial and $10 annual fees, plus $25 initial and $20 annual additional fees. The extra fees fund NSU athletics programs and a student support initiative providing food, supplies, clothing, and hygiene items to students, faculty, and staff. The plates cannot be used on trailers or semitrailers and are exempt from standard special license plate requirements like approval limits and minimum application thresholds. This allows NSU to directly benefit from plate sales while offering drivers a way to support the university through vehicle registration.
SB 162 requires any organization receiving Nevada state funds to agree to comply with applicable civil rights and employment laws, including protections against retaliation for employees reporting violations. This applies to all entities accepting state money - such as contractors, nonprofits, or local governments - but excludes funds received from the federal government for federal programs. The bill makes compliance automatic upon accepting state funds, with no separate agreement needed. It specifically covers laws like the federal Civil Rights Act, ADA, Age Discrimination Act, and Nevada’s anti-discrimination statutes (NRS 613.310-613.4383).
AB 417 amends Nevada law to strengthen vehicle safety enforcement related to unauthorized speed contests and trick driving displays. It requires peace officers to inspect vehicles during investigations if they suspect unsafe equipment or conditions, and authorizes citations to owners if violations are found. The bill also mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles cancel a vehicle's registration if the owner fails to correct safety issues within 30 days of receiving a citation from these inspections. This directly affects vehicle owners cited for equipment/safety violations and impacts law enforcement and DMV procedures. (AB 417, NRS 482.460, Sections 1-4)
AB 518 adopts a revised version of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), which governs how states handle the interstate movement of children in foster care, adoption, or juvenile justice placements. The bill requires sending states to retain jurisdiction over children unless specific conditions are met, mandates receiving states to approve placements and evaluate safety/suitability, and creates an Interstate Commission to enforce the Compact and resolve disputes between states. It directly affects child welfare agencies, juvenile justice systems, and adoption agencies in Nevada and other participating states. The revised Compact replaces the current system’s "administrator" role with a "central state compact office" overseen by a governor-appointed executive. This change aligns Nevada with 18 other states that have adopted the updated Compact, with full implementation pending when 35 states enact it.
AB 429 expands who can create and manage conservation easements in Nevada. It removes previous restrictions by allowing "any person" (including state/local governments, agencies, or private individuals) to establish, modify, or terminate these easements - previously limited to specific entities. The bill requires easement acceptance to be recorded to take effect and clarifies that conservation easements last indefinitely unless specified in the agreement or court-ordered. This change directly affects property owners, conservation groups, and government agencies involved in land conservation efforts by simplifying the legal process for creating conservation agreements.
AB 513 revises Nevada's regulations for chiropractic physicians and assistants. It allows the Chiropractic Board to issue temporary 15-day certificates to out-of-state licensed assistants (under physician supervision), removes a requirement for 12 months of training for assistant certification, and revises Board membership to require five chiropractic physicians instead of four. The bill also eliminates fixed exam schedules (allowing the Board flexibility), changes license renewal dates to align with birth months, and removes fees for non-licensed people requesting practitioner lists or practice guides. These changes directly affect chiropractic licensees, assistants, and the Board managing their oversight.
AB 309 requires temporary orders for protection against domestic violence, when served to someone in custody, to include specific information about their right to contest an extended order. The order must state that if the person remains in custody on the hearing date, they can file an affidavit explaining why the extended order should not be granted, and that failing to file may result in the court granting the order without their input. This change directly affects individuals in jail who are named in such orders, ensuring they are clearly informed of their options before the hearing. The bill does not alter existing procedures for issuing temporary orders but adds these informational requirements for incarcerated defendants.
AB 365 repeals a requirement that the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine establish a program to research the medical use of cannabis for patients with chronic or debilitating conditions. This bill directly affects the UNR School of Medicine by removing a specific mandate under NRS 678C.700. The key change is eliminating the obligation to create and maintain this research program. The bill does not create new policies or affect other entities; it solely removes this existing requirement. The legislation passed unanimously and became law in May 2025.
AB 484 expands data collection for health care providers renewing licenses in Nevada. It requires providers to report additional details including their sex, whether they hold licenses in other states, use of telehealth, and the types of patients they serve (e.g., veterans, seniors, people with disabilities). This applies directly to all health care professionals renewing licenses through state licensing boards. The bill amends existing law (NRS 439A.116) to add these specific data points to the state's health care provider database.
