SB 44 requires financial service businesses in Nevada - including mortgage servicers, lenders, collection agencies, and payday loan providers - to follow federal data security standards set by the FTC (16 C.F.R. Part 314). This means these businesses must create and maintain data protection plans, keep them in their business records, and report data breaches to state regulators within the Commissioner of Financial Institutions or Mortgage Lending. The bill also sets new financial and governance standards for large mortgage servicers (those handling 2,000+ loans across multiple states), including annual audits and risk management programs. These changes apply to over a dozen specific service types, aiming to align Nevada’s oversight with federal data security requirements.
SB 11 requires Nevada to reduce extended unemployment benefits by the same percentage as federal payments are cut due to automatic federal spending reductions (sequestration). This directly affects Nevada residents receiving extended unemployment benefits during periods when federal funding is reduced. The bill mandates that benefit amounts be reduced weekly based on the federal cut percentage, with a total annual reduction calculated from these weekly adjustments. It also requires the state to notify claimants of reductions and allow appeals only regarding calculation errors - not the reduction itself - per federal guidance.
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.
Nevada's Assembly Joint Resolution 6 urges Congress to extend the Social Security Fairness Act retroactively to December 2013. The resolution supports extending the repeal of two provisions (Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision) that currently restore benefits for government employees and retirees affected by these rules. This would allow an estimated 2 million government workers and retirees nationwide - including Nevada beneficiaries who could receive up to $558 monthly increases - to receive retroactive payments dating back to 2013. As a symbolic resolution, it has no fiscal impact on Nevada or the state, and it requests Congress enact this extension and the President sign it into law.
AJR 9 is a Nevada legislative resolution urging Congress to pass federal law prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from entering schools and places of worship to enforce immigration laws. It specifically targets ICE activities like surveillance, arrests, or interviews in these locations, arguing such actions disrupt education and religious environments. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic request to Congress, not a binding law, and does not impose any obligations on Nevada or local entities.
AJR 11 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Nevada legislature urging Congress to enact the federal Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. It does not create new laws but formally supports the PRO Act, which aims to strengthen union organizing rights. The resolution highlights that the PRO Act would prevent employer misclassification of workers, allow unions to collect fair share fees, ban permanent replacement of striking workers, and prohibit anti-union meetings. This resolution directly affects Nevada legislators' official stance and Congress, urging federal action to improve collective bargaining protections for workers.
