Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 266: Makes revisions relating to breastfeeding. (BDR 40-595)

AB 266 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to post online accessible fact sheets about Medicaid breastfeeding coverage (including counseling, supplies, and lactation support) and a directory of community lactation services. It prohibits businesses classified as "public accommodations" from denying service to people breastfeeding their children or publishing conflicting notices, adding breastfeeding to existing anti-discrimination protections under Nevada law. The bill also mandates public education about lactation benefits and enables enforcement through the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, allowing victims to file complaints or civil actions for violations. This law directly affects breastfeeding individuals seeking services in public spaces like restaurants, stores, and healthcare facilities, and businesses serving the public.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 449: Revises provisions governing public utilities. (BDR 58-888)

AB 449 revises Nevada's regulations for small public utilities providing water or sewage services. It expands the simplified rate and fee change process to cover utilities serving up to 4,000 people with annual revenue under $4 million (up from 3,000 people and $2 million). The bill also increases the threshold for using a simplified "letter of advice" filing - allowing rate or fee changes without full Commission approval if annual revenue increases stay under $100,000 (up from $15,000). This directly affects small water and sewage utilities, reducing administrative burdens for minor adjustments.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 360: Revises provisions relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases. (BDR 40-745)

AB 360 updates Nevada's requirements for syphilis testing during pregnancy. It expands testing obligations to include physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, and mandates that non-hospital facilities or hospital emergency/labor units use rapid or point-of-care tests (instead of standard blood tests) when results won't be available before a patient leaves, unless the patient has a syphilis history. The bill requires facilities to document patient refusals, develop compliance policies, and cover testing under Medicaid and other health insurance plans. It directly affects pregnant women in Nevada, healthcare providers, and medical facilities, aiming to improve early detection and treatment of syphilis to protect maternal and infant health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 384: Requires the Chair of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission to solicit input regarding certain subjects relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-1053)

AB 384 requires the Chair of Nevada's Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission to gather input from experts and organizations experienced in juvenile justice services. Specifically, the Chair must solicit feedback on wrap-around services - including evidence-based home/community support, reentry programs, and mentorship - for youth on probation or recently released from juvenile facilities. The bill mandates an annual report by March 1st, summarizing input gathered and including findings/recommendations about these services. This report is submitted to the Commission and the Legislature, ensuring ongoing evaluation of support systems for youth in the juvenile justice system. The legislation directly affects children and families navigating Nevada's juvenile justice system by requiring structured input on service delivery.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 277: Revises provisions relating to the confidentiality of information relating to the tax on the net proceeds of minerals in this State. (BDR 32-616)

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.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 422: Revises provisions relating to the Civil Air Patrol. (BDR 36-190)

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.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 509: Revises provisions relating to the access of public rights-of-way by broadband providers. (BDR 58-664)

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.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Nevada · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 181: Provides for the issuance of special license plates indicating support for Nevada State University. (BDR 43-787)

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.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nevada · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 162: Revises provisions relating to state financing. (BDR 31-789)

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).

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 417: Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 43-647)

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)

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 518: Revises provisions relating to the interstate placement of children. (BDR 11-807)

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.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 429: Revises provisions relating to natural resources. (BDR 10-679)

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.

Topics ✓ Environment

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