AB 164 raises the balance threshold in Nevada's Account for Student Indemnification from $250,000 to $750,000. This change exempts private postsecondary institutions licensed by Nevada's Commission on Postsecondary Education from paying a $5 fee per enrolled student quarterly when the account balance reaches $750,000 or higher. If the account balance later falls below $750,000, institutions must resume paying the fee until the balance recovers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not impact state or local government finances.
AB 72 (Nevada Assembly Bill) updates rules for notaries public and document preparation services. It authorizes the Secretary of State to create a professional conduct code for notaries, prohibits notaries from performing acts if they suspect a signer doesn’t understand the document, and requires electronic notaries to be physically present in Nevada. For document preparers, the bill mandates separate bonds for each business entity they serve (replacing previous group bonding), requires applicants to list all entities and provide bond proof, and prohibits service for entities without filed bonds. Violations of bond requirements now carry criminal penalties in addition to prior administrative sanctions. The bill directly affects notaries, document preparers, and the businesses they serve in Nevada.
SB 408 updates Nevada's laws governing county hospitals and hospital districts. It replaces outdated terms like "interns" with "medical and dental residents and fellows" in staffing rules, allowing hospitals to employ these professionals directly. The bill also explicitly permits county hospital districts to hire dentists and expands training programs to include fellows. Additionally, it clarifies that hospitals can contract for crisis stabilization services (as defined in NRS 449.0915) and other mental health services related to crisis centers. These changes modernize hospital staffing and service provisions without creating new financial obligations.
AB 125 requires Nevada public bodies to post their meeting schedules on the state's official website maintained by the Department of Administration, in addition to their existing notice requirements. This change ensures the public can access upcoming meeting schedules - along with links to public body websites or emails for requesting materials - through a single, easily identifiable location on the state website. The bill updates the existing Open Meeting Law (NRS 241.020) by mandating that schedules, not just individual meeting notices, be posted at least 3 working days in advance. It directly affects all Nevada public bodies that hold meetings subject to open meeting laws.
AB 36 revises Medicaid hearing procedures for service providers (like hospitals or clinics) who face actions from the state. It requires providers to request hearings within 90 days of receiving notice, unless the Division of Health Care Financing determines "extenuating circumstances" justify a later request. The bill mandates the Division to create new regulations defining which actions qualify for hearings and what qualifies as extenuating circumstances. These changes apply only to hearings requested on or after January 1, 2026, and do not affect cases filed before that date.
AB 8 modifies Nevada's state financial deposit rules, specifically extending the deadline for two state divisions to deposit accumulated public funds. The bill requires the Department of Wildlife and the Division of State Parks (within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) to deposit $10,000 or more in funds within 10 working days - instead of the standard next working day - when funds reach that threshold. This change formalizes existing practice for these divisions while maintaining the original 2-day deadline for child support payments in the Division of Welfare. The bill does not alter the $10,000 threshold or create new exceptions beyond these specific state entities.
AB 28 extends deadlines for counties to implement a transportation sales tax. It delays the cutoff for regional transportation commissions to prepare tax recommendations (from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2028) and for county boards to submit voter questions about the tax (also extended to 2028). This affects local commissions, county governments, and voters in counties holding elections before 2028. The bill maintains the existing process where commissions recommend tax rates and projects, and voters decide whether to adopt the tax.
AB 132 revises Nevada's water law to expand exemptions for wildlife guzzlers - structures that collect rainwater for animals. It increases the maximum guzzler capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 gallons and extends the maximum pipe length from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile. The bill requires these systems to be developed by wildlife management agencies (or with their consultation), approved by the Department of Wildlife, and not conflict with existing water rights. This change directly affects state/federal wildlife agencies and private entities managing guzzlers for wildlife use.
AB 14 requires that candidates for specific Nevada county offices - including county commissioners, clerks, recorders, sheriffs, treasurers, assessors, district attorneys, public administrators, and constables - must be registered to vote in Nevada. This requirement applies to new officeholders elected after July 1, 2025, but exempts current officeholders serving on that date. The bill amends multiple Nevada statutes (e.g., NRS 244.020, 246.010, 248.005) to add this voting registration standard as a qualification. The legislation passed the Nevada legislature in May 2025 and was signed into law by the governor.
AB 136 requires animal shelters and commercial businesses that sell, display, or allow public interaction with animals (such as breeders, retailers, or dealers) to post a clear notice near animal enclosures. The notice must state that the public can contact local animal control if they observe an animal in danger, being mistreated, or subjected to cruelty, and include the local animal control authority’s phone number. This applies to all facilities where animals are housed or shown to the public, including cages, pens, or rooms. The bill amends Nevada law to make reporting animal cruelty more accessible by providing direct contact information.
AB 142 expands industrial insurance coverage for stress-related injuries to include civilian support staff working for law enforcement agencies. Currently, only sworn personnel like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs qualified as "first responders" for such claims. The bill adds civilian employees who provide support services to law enforcement to the definition of "first responder" and requires them to prove stress resulted from witnessing violent events (e.g., homicides, mass casualties) with clear medical evidence. This directly affects civilian employees in law enforcement support roles who previously lacked eligibility for this specific coverage under Nevada’s industrial insurance system.
AB 174 modifies Nevada law to allow satellite-based voice service providers to count toward the requirement for "alternative voice service" when telecommunication companies seek relief from their "provider of last resort" obligations. This change directly affects telecom providers currently required to offer basic service in their territory; they can now apply to the Public Utilities Commission for relief if sufficient alternative providers (including satellite services) exist in the area. The bill removes a prior exclusion that prevented satellite voice services from being counted toward the required number of alternative providers (e.g., two satellite/wireless providers for relief eligibility). It does not create new costs for state or local governments, per the fiscal note. The policy change streamlines the process for telecom companies to exit last-resort obligations when market alternatives are present.
