AB 529 requires solar energy facilities over 1 megawatt (not directly selling to their own end-users) located within rural electric utility service areas to purchase their on-site operational energy ("station power") from those utilities. It mandates these facilities must follow the utility’s established rules, rates, and policies, and grant the utility access to measure their energy usage. The bill applies to facilities operating after January 1, 2026, and defines "rural electric utilities" as co-ops, nonprofits, or municipal utilities serving fewer than 100,000 meters. This directly affects solar developers in rural Nevada areas with local electric service providers. The policy aims to integrate new solar generation with existing local utility infrastructure.
AB 302 requires courts in criminal cases or abuse/neglect proceedings to allow minor or vulnerable witnesses to use certified facility dogs for emotional support during testimony, unless the court determines it would unfairly prejudice the defendant. It also mandates that public accommodations and transportation providers admit people accompanied by facility dogs or dogs in training, similar to existing service animal protections. Facility dogs must be certified by organizations recognized by Assistance Dogs International or equivalent bodies. This bill directly affects witnesses in legal proceedings and public businesses, creating new accessibility requirements for emotional support animals in court settings.
SB 202 amends Nevada laws defining housebreaking and unlawful occupancy by making it a crime to intentionally procure or offer a false or forged written rental agreement to commit either offense. The bill directly affects individuals attempting to illegally occupy vacant properties by using fake rental documents to falsely claim permission. Key provisions add this specific act to the definitions of housebreaking (NRS 205.0813) and unlawful occupancy (NRS 205.0817), with penalties including gross misdemeanors for first offenses and category D felonies for repeat violations. The law aims to prevent fraudulent use of rental agreements to circumvent property access laws.
SB 180 increases insurance requirements for specific Nevada motor carriers. It mandates that fully regulated carriers transporting only freight, and other common/contract/private carriers using vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or more for intrastate freight, must maintain liability insurance or bonds. The minimum coverage starts at $1 million on January 1, 2026, rising to $1.25 million by 2028 and $1.5 million by 2030. The bill also requires the Department to create a separate, lower insurance category for vehicles under 26,000 pounds. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, for administrative purposes, with full implementation beginning in 2026.
SB 31 clarifies deadlines and notice requirements for water rights claims in Nevada. It removes the December 31, 2027, deadline for federal agencies to submit proof of their water rights claims (as they are exempt under federal law), while requiring them to prove claims by a future date set by the State Engineer. The bill updates notice rules for 2028 onward to explicitly state that federal agencies must submit proof of reserved water rights, alongside other claimants. This directly affects federal agencies managing water rights in Nevada, as well as state agencies administering water adjudication. The changes aim to align state procedures with federal consent under 43 U.S.C. § 666.
SB 383 revises Nevada's juvenile justice laws to change how community service is structured, modify driving restrictions for youth, and adjust penalties for truancy. It updates the definition of community service to prioritize activities that build job skills, enhance community connections, and develop life skills - replacing older requirements with a focus on employability. The bill removes the rule that additional driving license suspensions must follow previous ones consecutively and eliminates mandatory fines for first-time truancy cases, allowing courts to instead order up to 20 hours of community service. These changes directly affect juveniles under court supervision, juvenile courts, and community service programs authorized to oversee such work.
SB 287 requires contractors and subcontractors working on Nevada public works projects to track daily and weekly work hours (including overtime) and the address of workers who have a driver's license or identification card. It also modifies confidentiality rules, allowing specific labor committees or trust funds to inspect these records - previously kept private. This change applies to all public works contracts in Nevada and does not impose new costs on state or local governments. The bill maintains existing protections for workers who choose not to share gender or ethnicity information.
SB 311 requires alarm companies (those selling, installing, or monitoring alarm systems) to either repair a defective system or refund prepaid fees within a reasonable time after a customer reports a problem. It specifically applies to customers with ongoing monthly monitoring contracts. If an alarm company cancels the contract due to a system issue, it cannot charge penalties, fees, or forfeit deposits. Violating these requirements is defined as a deceptive trade practice under Nevada law. The law takes effect for new contracts starting October 1, 2025.
SB 381 allows sheriffs and constables to appoint civil enforcement officers to handle specific duties like serving legal notices and enforcing writs. It removes restrictions that previously barred constable staff (including contractors and volunteers) from carrying weapons during official duties. The bill also permits electronic sales of real property through online auctions (with sheriffs/constables able to contract with online platforms) and revises fees for sheriff and constable services. Additionally, it eliminates a certification requirement for constables in townships with certain population sizes.
SB 294 eliminates the requirement for physician assistants (PAs) to work under direct physician supervision in most settings, replacing it with a collaborative agreement requirement for those with less than 4,000 hours of experience or changing medical specialties. It specifies practice settings where PAs can work, mandates informed consent for services, and aligns PA authority with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in certain provisions. The bill also removes supervision requirements for rural clinics and revises scope-of-practice rules to match other healthcare providers. This directly affects PAs, rural healthcare facilities, and APRNs in Nevada.
AB 299 increases penalties for individuals who solicit prostitution in Nevada. It raises the minimum fine for a first offense from $400 to $800 and increases the civil penalty per offense from $200 to $600, payable to local prosecutors. The bill also requires police to make an arrest without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe someone violated prostitution laws, and allows individuals to petition courts for record sealing two years after their case is dismissed (previously automatic upon completing treatment programs). This bill directly affects people who solicit sex acts, with harsher financial and legal consequences for repeat offenses.
SB 340 updates Nevada's process for legislative review of state agency regulations. It allows individuals or agencies to petition the Legislative Commission to stop or cancel regulations that exceed legal authority, conflict with legislative intent, or are misapplied. Courts can also refer regulatory disputes to the Commission for review. The bill explicitly prohibits courts from reviewing the Commission's decisions on these petitions. This clarifies how Nevada's Legislature exercises its constitutionally granted power to oversee agency rules.
