AB 17 changes who must receive writs of garnishment when the garnishee is the State of Nevada. It replaces the "State Controller" with the "Division of Human Resource Management of the Department of Administration" as the entity required to be served. This procedural update affects state agencies handling garnishment cases involving state employee wages or state-held assets. The bill does not alter garnishment rules for private entities or change the legal process for obtaining or executing garnishment orders. It became law on May 27, 2025, after unanimous passage.
AB 202 updates Nevada's dental insurance rules by requiring insurance companies to include standalone dental policies in their complaint resolution and external review systems - previously exempt from these processes. It allows dentists to make coverage decisions for their patients, submit external review requests when claims are denied, and have their recommendations considered in reviews. This directly affects dental patients, dentists, and insurers offering only dental coverage. The bill ensures dental claims follow the same review pathways as medical claims, requiring insurers to notify dentists and consider their documentation during appeals.
SB 24 establishes a formal certification and regulatory process for emergency medical responders (EMRs), directly affecting EMR practitioners who must now hold valid certification to practice. The bill requires certification through the same entities that regulate EMTs and paramedics (county health boards in large counties or the state health board elsewhere) and prohibits unlicensed practice with misdemeanor penalties. Key provisions align EMRs with EMTs regarding workplace safety, legal protections, data collection, and authority to administer treatments like epinephrine. The law standardizes their regulatory framework under existing health codes without creating new benefits or altering public health services.
AB 21 revises administrative procedures for Nevada's unemployment compensation system. It eliminates a requirement for the Employment Security Division Administrator to calculate fund solvency metrics by September 30 each year. The bill also extends the deadline for transferring unencumbered funds from the Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund - from 90 days to 180 days - into the Unemployment Compensation Fund at the start of each new fiscal year. These changes streamline reporting and fund management without altering benefit amounts, eligibility, or employer contribution rates.
AB 48 revises Nevada school bullying and discrimination policies by requiring school administrators to immediately screen all reports of bullying or cyberbullying to determine if it likely occurred before beginning investigations. If bullying is confirmed, schools must investigate within 5 school days, notify involved parents, and prioritize student safety. The bill also adds new provisions: school boards may assign a bullying perpetrator to another school at a parent’s request, and victims and perpetrators cannot be placed in the same school if both are reassigned. These changes apply directly to Nevada public schools, administrators, and students involved in bullying incidents.
SB 84 requires domestic violence treatment programs in Nevada to use evidence-based curricula and materials, including a mandatory victim safety module. It mandates that programs assess participants through supervisor evaluations and follow proven methods for treatment. The bill also allows out-of-state programs to be certified if they serve Nevada residents ordered by Nevada courts to participate. These changes apply to all certified domestic violence treatment programs operating in Nevada, directly affecting providers and participants in these services.
SB 26 expands background check requirements for Nevada entities providing care to vulnerable populations. It allows qualified organizations (like childcare centers, senior care facilities, and disability services) to screen independent contractors and vendors - not just employees and volunteers - for criminal history records related to their access to children, elderly individuals, or people with disabilities. The bill updates existing law (NRS 179A.325) to align with federal definitions, removing redundant language while maintaining the same process: fingerprint-based checks through Nevada’s Central Repository and FBI, with clear appeal rights for individuals. It does not change the screening criteria or requirements but broadens who must undergo the background check. The law became effective May 26, 2025, after unanimous passage and gubernatorial approval.
AB 361 requires regional transportation commissions in Nevada counties with populations over 100,000 (currently Clark and Washoe) to implement specific safety measures for transit operators. It mandates installing physical barriers to prevent passenger access to operator workspaces, panic buttons, and other safety technology, along with public signage detailing criminal penalties for assaulting transit operators. The bill defines "transit operator" as commercial bus drivers operating public mass transit systems under Nevada law. These requirements apply to existing transit systems in the specified counties and do not trigger additional expense limitations under existing law.
SB 52 updates school district reporting requirements for English learners and modifies grade retention policies. It requires school districts to track the percentage of English learners (including a new definition of "long-term English learner" as those classified for over 6 years) and report detailed data on their programs, teachers, and post-graduation outcomes. The bill also expands eligibility for grade 3 promotion exemptions by allowing students to demonstrate reading proficiency through a portfolio of work, rather than solely relying on standardized test scores. These changes directly affect school districts, English learners, and educators in Nevada’s public schools.
SB 38 modifies Nevada law to allow the Division of Emergency Management to share school emergency plans, updates, or approved deviations with local public safety agencies during terrorism emergencies or for preparedness efforts. This changes existing confidentiality rules that previously prohibited such disclosures, except as specified in the bill. The bill directly affects public school districts, charter schools, and private schools, which must maintain emergency plans under current law. It enables better coordination between schools and local emergency responders without requiring broader public disclosure of sensitive safety protocols.
SB 45 modifies how Nevada school districts and charter schools receive state funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs. It changes the grant calculation to base funding limits on the proportion of students enrolled in *advanced CTE courses* (like industry credential programs, work-based learning, or dual credit courses) rather than all CTE enrollments. The bill also updates reporting requirements for work-based learning programs, mandating that schools submit data broken down by specific student characteristics to meet federal compliance standards. These changes directly affect school districts and charter schools offering CTE programs, primarily impacting funding distribution and administrative reporting.
SB 30 simplifies the process for prisoners seeking clemency or civil rights restoration. It removes the requirement to send application notices to district judges (previously mandated under NRS 213.020) and eliminates the need for court approval to use an expedited process for restoring civil rights (under NRS 213.035). The bill also requires the State Board of Parole Commissioners to provide parole decision records to anyone who requests them, excluding personal identifiers after notifying the prisoner and victims (per NRS 213.10887). These changes directly affect prisoners applying for pardons, fine remissions, or civil rights restoration, as well as the State Board and requesters of parole records.
