AB 183 revises Nevada's optometry licensing and practice regulations to enhance public safety and clarify professional standards. It establishes that optometry licenses are "revocable privileges," allowing the Nevada State Board of Optometry to quickly suspend licenses without court delays in specific cases (e.g., public safety risks). The bill clarifies that optometry practice includes telemedicine, specifies which non-analgesic drugs optometrists may prescribe, and updates requirements for glaucoma certification (accepting diagnoses from out-of-state ophthalmologists) and license endorsements from other states. These changes directly affect licensed optometrists, the Board, and patients, modernizing rules while maintaining patient safety safeguards.
AB 110 names State Route 163 as the "Colorado River Highway" and designates the bridge connecting it to Bullhead City, Arizona, as the "Donald J. Laughlin Memorial Bridge." It requires Nevada's Department of Transportation to place markers along both the highway and bridge at appropriate locations. This bill is purely ceremonial, making no changes to transportation policy or funding, and directly affects travelers using these specific routes. The measure passed unanimously and was signed into law on May 29, 2025.
AB 194 prohibits intentionally releasing, organizing, or causing the release of 10 or more helium or hydrogen-filled balloons (lighter-than-air) within a 24-hour period. It directly affects event organizers or individuals planning large balloon releases, such as celebrations or promotions. Violations carry a $250 civil penalty per balloon over the limit, recoverable by the Attorney General or local prosecutors. Exemptions include hot air balloons (if recovered), research balloons, and balloons released indoors. The law aims to reduce public safety risks from mass balloon releases, which can cause hazards like power outages or wildlife harm.
AB 103 revises compensation rules for commissioners of Nevada's housing authorities. It increases the maximum per-meeting pay from $80 to $200 (up from $240 to $600 monthly) for all housing authority commissioners, including those serving on the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. The bill applies directly to commissioners in municipal housing authorities and the rural authority, changing how their meeting attendance pay is calculated. These changes take effect July 1, 2025.
AB 107 modifies Nevada's foster care licensing rules by exempting certain past marijuana possession convictions from background checks. Specifically, it removes the disqualification for individuals convicted of non-sale marijuana possession (under NRS 453.336) if the offense occurred more than five years ago. This change allows such individuals to operate foster homes, work in them, or reside there - while maintaining restrictions for other disqualifying offenses like violence, child abuse, or other drug crimes. The bill affects foster home applicants and licensees with qualifying past marijuana offenses, directly expanding eligibility under current foster care regulations.
AB 41 revises Nevada's state militia leadership structure by eliminating the "Chief of Staff for Army" and "Chief of Staff for Air" titles. It replaces these roles with a new "Deputy Adjutant General" position, appointable from either the Army or Air National Guard, while updating the Governor's military staff to include this role. The bill also removes the requirement for Assistant Adjutants General to serve as Chiefs of Staff and clarifies eligibility (federally recognized colonel or higher with 4+ years service). This directly affects the Nevada National Guard's internal leadership appointments and succession procedures. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
AB 114 changes how Washoe County's fair and recreation board appoints members, affecting only Washoe County (the only Nevada county meeting the population criteria). It replaces the previous system - where three appointed members (county commission, two largest cities) selected the remaining six - with a process requiring all nine board members to jointly appoint those six. The bill maintains specific representation requirements: six members must represent air service, tourism/business interests, and gaming establishments, selected from lists submitted by designated entities like airports, chambers of commerce, or gaming associations. It also changes the chair election process, requiring the full board to choose the chair instead of limiting it to the three originally appointed members.
AB 197 strengthens privacy protections for individuals supporting nonprofits by requiring government entities to keep donor, member, and volunteer information confidential. It prohibits government from requesting, sharing, or publicly disclosing personal details (like names, addresses, or donation records) that identify someone as a supporter of a nonprofit organization. The bill explicitly states such information is not a public record and allows individuals to sue if harmed by violations. It directly affects nonprofits, their supporters, and government agencies handling their data, ensuring greater privacy for those engaging with charitable groups.
AB 45 updates Nevada's legal framework for victim support by renaming the "Committee on Domestic Violence" to the "Committee on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault" and expanding its duties to include sexual assault issues. The bill revises committee membership to include one sexual assault survivor, one sexual assault program staff member, and one medical professional with forensic kit experience, while reducing domestic violence survivor members from two to one. It also renames the "Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence" to include sexual assault, allowing the Ombudsman to use funds for sexual assault victim services and training. Additionally, the bill shifts oversight of tracking sexual assault forensic evidence kits from a working group to the renamed committee. These changes directly affect victims' support programs, law enforcement training, and state oversight of sexual assault case evidence.
AB 11 changes when Nevada's Department of Taxation submits its budget and proposed legislation to the Nevada Tax Commission. Instead of submitting these documents in June of even-numbered years as currently required, the Department must now submit them in January of odd-numbered years. This procedural adjustment affects the Department of Taxation and the Nevada Tax Commission, streamlining the timeline for legislative review.
AB 235 expands confidentiality protections for specific health care professionals and their families. It allows reproductive health providers, their employees/volunteers, gender-affirming care providers, and their spouses/domestic partners or minor children to request: (1) court orders keeping their personal information confidential with county recorders, assessors, or elections officials, and (2) alternate addresses displayed on Nevada driver’s licenses or ID cards through the DMV. The bill modifies existing Nevada law (NRS 247.540 and 481.091) to include these new categories of applicants. It directly affects health care workers providing reproductive or gender-affirming care and their immediate family members seeking privacy protections.
AB 111 changes penalties for driving violations on divided highways in Nevada. It revises Nevada Revised Statute 484B.227 to make violations - such as driving over a highway divider, barrier, or making unauthorized turns - criminal misdemeanors instead of civil infractions. This directly affects drivers who commit these specific traffic violations, subjecting them to criminal charges rather than standard traffic tickets. The law maintains existing driving rules but elevates the penalty level, with misdemeanor convictions carrying potential jail time or fines beyond standard traffic penalties.
