Nevada Bills

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 83: Designates âLarry Itliong Dayâ as a day of observance in this State. (BDR 19-99)

AB 83 designates October 25 as "Larry Itliong Day" in Nevada, requiring the Governor to annually declare this date each year. The bill directs the Governor to call on media, educators, and community leaders to highlight Larry Itliong’s contributions to labor rights and the Filipino-American community. This is a ceremonial observance with no new policies or fiscal impact, recognizing Itliong’s role as a co-founder of the United Farm Workers union and his work in the 1965 Delano Grape Strike.

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 244: Enacts prohibitions relating to the use of disposable foodware containers containing polystyrene foam by certain food dispensing establishments. (BDR 40-685)

AB 244 bans the use of polystyrene foam food containers by most food establishments in Nevada. Starting October 1, 2025, restaurants with 10 or more Nevada locations must stop selling or serving food in these containers, with a $100 daily civil penalty for violations. Small businesses (under 10 locations) are exempt unless they operate in states that already banned foam. The full statewide ban takes effect January 1, 2029, with existing inventory allowed until depleted. The law specifically targets single-use containers like cups, trays, and clamshells made from polystyrene foam.

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 60: Revises provisions relating to certain behavioral health services. (BDR 39-434)

AB 60 updates Nevada's rules for behavioral health professionals. It requires certification for individuals claiming to be "certified prevention specialists" and prohibits minors from providing or supervising peer recovery support services (except as interns aged 16+ under specific conditions). The bill also mandates substance use disorder prevention coalitions to employ certified prevention specialists and authorizes civil penalties for violations like unlicensed practice or minor misconduct. These changes directly affect behavioral health workers, minors in recovery programs, and prevention coalitions, focusing on professional standards and safety protections.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 208: Restricts the use of certain products by governmental entities and government-funded entities. (BDR 19-737)

This bill restricts government agencies and government-funded organizations (like schools or contractors receiving public funds) from using patented products in ways that violate the patent holder's terms, product instructions, or federal approval limits. It requires these entities to send written notice to the patent holder and manufacturer detailing their intended use, then wait 30 days before proceeding if no objection is received. If a patent holder objects within that period, the entity must stop the use immediately. The law applies specifically to products covered by U.S. patents or federal agency approvals.

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 215: Revises provisions relating to employment. (BDR 53-132)

AB 215 prohibits employers from scheduling high school students aged 16 to 18 to work between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on nights immediately preceding a school day, with exemptions allowed by school districts or juvenile courts for the child's best interest. It also requires the Labor Commissioner to create an online summary of child employment rules and include a QR code linking to it in standard wage and hour information provided to employers. Violating the work time restriction is punishable as a misdemeanor, with penalties including up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. This bill directly affects employers of high school students in the specified age group.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 244: Requires Medicaid to provide coverage of certain treatments for obesity. (BDR 38-206)

SB 244 requires Nevada's Medicaid program to cover specific obesity treatments and diabetes prevention services. It mandates coverage for intensive behavioral/lifestyle programs and certain obesity surgeries meeting medical guidelines, plus FDA-approved weight management drugs. The bill also requires Medicaid to cover diabetes prevention programs for eligible recipients who haven't previously used such services. These changes apply directly to Nevada Medicaid enrollees with obesity or diabetes risk factors. The law requires the state to seek federal waivers for funding and notify beneficiaries about new coverage options.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 193: Establishes a pilot program to reduce interest rates on mortgage loans to certain eligible borrowers. (BDR 25-42)

SB 193 establishes a state pilot program to reduce mortgage interest rates for eligible first-time homebuyers. The program, administered by the Housing Division, provides interest rate buy-downs for owner-occupied homes to families meeting specific criteria: household income at or below 160% of the county median, first-time homebuyer status (with defined exceptions for displaced homemakers and single parents), and mortgage loan eligibility. Participants can apply through the Division, with the program covering up to the full duration of the mortgage loan. The bill includes an appropriation for program implementation but does not affect local or state government budgets beyond the specified funding.

Topics ✓ Housing

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 144: Revises provisions relating to âIndigenous Peoples Dayâ in Nevada. (BDR 19-7)

AB 144 changes Nevada's official observance of "Indigenous Peoples Day" from August 9 to the second Monday in October each year. It requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance, specifically directing media, schools, and organizations to acknowledge Indigenous contributions, promote educational awareness of their culture, and support land stewardship activities. The bill affects state government actions and public institutions through this mandated observance. The proclamation must call for recognizing Indigenous history and fostering community engagement with cultural preservation.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 250: Revises provisions relating to health care records. (BDR 40-70)

SB 250 gives patients legal ownership of their electronic health records, requiring healthcare providers to let them access and forward these records without fees. It mandates the creation of a statewide electronic health repository to store all patients' records, with most providers required to integrate their systems by 2030 (smaller practices with 20 or fewer employees get until 2030 to comply). The bill also requires entities to honor patient requests to restrict access to their health information and imposes penalties, including fines, for violations. These changes directly affect patients, healthcare providers, insurers, and the state's health information infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 234: Makes revisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR 38-40)

SB 234 requires Nevada's Medicaid program to cover emergency medical care for non-citizens who would otherwise be ineligible due to immigration status. It mandates coverage for emergency transportation, emergency room care, inpatient services directly related to an emergency, and limited follow-up care for kidney disease or cancer (with prior approval from the Department of Health and Human Services). The bill specifically excludes non-emergency care and aligns state Medicaid coverage with existing federal emergency medical condition requirements. This policy change directly affects non-citizens in Nevada facing urgent health crises who previously lacked access to these essential services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 96: Revises provisions relating to master plans. (BDR 22-397)

AB 96 requires counties in Nevada with populations of 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties) to add a "heat mitigation element" to their master plans. This element must include specific strategies like public cooling spaces, accessible drinking water, and shaded areas over paved surfaces to address urban heat. The bill directly affects these counties' governing bodies, which must now integrate these heat mitigation measures into their long-term planning documents. It amends existing state law (NRS 278.150 and 278.160) to mandate this requirement without creating new state-level costs.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 220: Enacts the Nevada Film Infrastructure, Workforce Development, Education and Economic Diversification Act. (BDR S-18)

SB 220 creates tax credits for film productions made at Nevada Studios Project (a UNLV-owned facility), allowing production companies to claim credits covering 35% of wages paid to Nevada residents plus 30% of other qualified expenses like equipment rentals and services from Nevada businesses. These credits can be used to offset business taxes, insurance premiums, or gaming fees. The bill also requires 10% of credit value to fund workforce training programs through a new education account for film industry jobs. It directly affects film producers at Nevada Studios, Nevada businesses supplying services, and Nevada residents working in the film industry.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

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