AB 516 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to ensure school districts and charter schools can get paid by Medicaid for health services provided on school grounds to children already enrolled in Medicaid. It creates a new School Health Access Resource Center to help schools and health providers navigate Medicaid billing and participation. The bill also mandates applying for federal approval to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates by at least 5% for school-based services and by 10% specifically for primary/preventative care provided by school-based health centers. This directly affects schools, health providers serving students, and Medicaid-eligible children receiving care at school.
SB 192 revises public health laws by requiring hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to provide sign language interpreters during childbirth and allow family members and doulas to be present. It mandates that health insurers covering maternity care must include doula services in provider networks and cover testosterone replacement therapy for menopausal women. The bill also requires school districts to adopt policies preventing sudden cardiac arrest during competitive sports and prohibits the use of race-based health formulas in medical care. These provisions directly affect hospitals, insurers, schools, and patients seeking healthcare services across the state.
SB 323 makes permanent a pilot program requiring the Nevada Department of Corrections to provide 15-minute daily free telephone calls between offenders at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center and their family members. The bill specifically targets female inmates at this facility, aiming to support family relationships during incarceration. It also prohibits charging offenders more than the actual cost for audio/video calls and mandates that telecom contracts include federal rules requiring refunds for unused call credits. This policy change directly affects inmates at Florence McClure and the state’s correctional communications system.
AB 368 expands residents' rights to install personal electronic communication devices (like cameras or phones) in their living spaces at multiple types of care facilities, including assisted living communities, intermediate care facilities, and residential care homes for seniors or people with disabilities. It requires facilities to accommodate such requests even if roommates object (e.g., by moving residents with consent), prohibits discrimination against residents who use these devices, and establishes penalties for violations like tampering or unauthorized access. The bill also adds new protections for residents in disability living communities, banning contracts that block device use and prohibiting retaliation against residents who install them. These changes apply to all "covered facilities" defined in the bill, with oversight by Nevada’s health department.
AB 85 expands Nevada’s wildlife management to include "designated invertebrates," such as non-pest species identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan as needing conservation. It revises the definition of "wildlife" to explicitly include these invertebrates and creates a new classification for them under the Board of Wildlife Commissioners. The bill requires designated invertebrates to be listed as "fully protected" species when necessary, prohibiting their capture or harm without a permit, and applies existing wildlife fees and penalties to violations involving them. This directly affects the Department of Wildlife, the Board of Wildlife Commissioners, and anyone interacting with these protected invertebrates.
AB 59 revises Nevada's wildlife laws to expand game wardens' authority and strengthen protections for wildlife. It changes game wardens' enforcement role from a mandatory duty to a discretionary power, allowing them to enforce all state laws while performing wildlife duties. The bill broadens the prohibition against intentionally feeding wildlife to cover all wild mammals and game birds (not just specific big game), adds a new ban on possessing animal excrement or bodily fluids, and increases civil penalties for unlawfully killing a moose to $5,000-$30,000 - matching penalties for trophy big game mammals. These changes directly affect game wardens, wildlife managers, and residents who interact with wildlife in Nevada.
AB 100 prevents unused funds in Nevada’s Air Service Development Fund from reverting to the state general fund at year-end, requiring them to carry forward. It appropriates $10 million to this fund for studying intrastate air service development and making grants to air carriers or local governments for new or enhanced airport routes. Additionally, it allocates $1 million annually (for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027) to the Fund for Aviation to help rural airports match federal aviation funding for airport projects. The bill directly affects air carriers, local governments managing airports, and rural communities seeking improved regional air connectivity.
AB 198 regulates businesses that operate inflatable recreational devices like bounce houses and waterslides in Nevada. It requires these businesses to hold proper licenses, carry $1 million in insurance, and maintain detailed logbooks documenting safety inspections before and during each use. Operators must check for hazards, missing manufacturer labels, and wind speeds (stopping operation if winds exceed 10 mph or the manufacturer's limit), and properly anchor devices. Violations create a legal presumption of recklessness in related lawsuits.
AB 211 revises Nevada law to address unsafe residential properties that endanger health or safety. It allows counties and cities to require property owners to repair violations of housing, building, or fire codes after issuing a notice, and to seek court action if owners fail to comply. If a property is declared "substandard," courts must specify required repairs, and a receiver may be appointed to manage fixes while the owner covers costs. The bill also mandates that owners pay relocation assistance to tenants if repairs require displacement.
SB 495 requires Nevada's health department to conduct a biennial assessment of healthcare workforce needs, identifying shortages in professions, services, and geographic areas. It prohibits healthcare providers from charging patients fees to access their electronic health records within 7 business days and limits electronic health record requirements to certain high-level providers (like doctors and nurses) and medical facilities. The bill also updates licensing rules for independent emergency medical centers, banning fees for licenses, restricting new centers within 5 miles of existing ones, and mandating standardized reporting on their operations. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, patients seeking records, and emergency care facilities operating under new licensing standards.
SB 413 allocates $2 million annually for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years to fund Nevada’s Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program. The program provides grants to tax-exempt nonprofits (501(c)(3) organizations) in Nevada facing threats of violence, covering up to $10,000 for security personnel or $50,000 for security equipment. Priority is given to nonprofits at highest risk and those not receiving federal security funding in the prior two years. Unspent funds must revert to the state general fund by September 2026/2027, with no more than 5% of funds used for program administration.
AB 223 updates Nevada's rental housing laws to strengthen tenant protections. It expands what constitutes a habitable rental unit to include working locks, pest control, radon/lead safety, and essential services like utilities. Tenants can now terminate leases without early termination fees if landlords fail to fix habitability issues, with a 60-day notice period. Landlords must include specific payment methods (cash, checks, money orders) and written receipts in agreements, and provide clear fee disclosures on the first page of rental contracts. These changes directly affect Nevada renters and landlords by clarifying obligations and remedies for housing quality violations.
