Nevada Bills

passed both · Nevada · Assembly May 27, 2025

AJR 14: Condemns the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and denounces the use of presidential pardons and commutations to absolve the rioters. (BDR R-991)

AJR 14 is a Nevada legislative resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and criticizing the use of presidential pardons to absolve participants. It specifically denounces President Trump’s pardons and commutations granted on January 20, 2025, for those involved in the riot, including assaults on law enforcement officers. The resolution directs Nevada’s legislature to formally condemn the attack and send copies to the President, U.S. Senate and House leaders, and Nevada’s congressional delegation. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or impose costs but serves as a symbolic statement of opposition to pardoning Capitol rioters.

Shea Backus (D) Sandra Jauregui (D) Brittney Miller (D) Steve Yeager (D) Melanie Scheible (D) · 25 co-sponsors

passed both · Nevada · Assembly May 27, 2025

AJR 13: Urges the Federal Government to maintain the moratorium on the testing of explosive nuclear weapons. (BDR R-1102)

AJR 13 is a Nevada state resolution urging the federal government to maintain its 30+ year moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons testing. It directly affects Nevadans, particularly those living near the Nevada National Security Site (formerly the Nevada Test Site), by emphasizing health risks from radiation exposure, environmental contamination of groundwater, and economic threats to communities like Las Vegas. The resolution cites historical testing impacts (including 32 venting accidents and over 32,000 "Downwinder" claims), current population growth near the site (2.3 million people), and federal officials' consensus that testing is unnecessary for nuclear stockpile safety. It does not create new law but formally requests the federal government continue the moratorium to protect Nevada's health, environment, and economy.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 27, 2025

AB 116: Revises provisions relating to food delivery service platform providers. (BDR 52-898)

AB 116 requires food delivery platforms (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) and restaurants to verify that restaurants have valid local business licenses authorizing operations at their specific location before accepting online orders. Restaurants must hold the required local license to accept orders through these platforms, and platforms must remove restaurants that violate this rule or provide false license information. Violating restaurants face $100 per order penalties, while platforms failing to remove violators face $500 per day in penalties after a 10-day notice period. This bill, effective January 1, 2026, amends Nevada’s existing food delivery regulations (NRS 597.7635) to strengthen license verification requirements.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 19: Authorizes the Governor to enter into certain interstate fire compacts. (BDR 47-381)

SB 19 ratifies Nevada's membership in two existing interstate wildfire protection compacts: the Great Plains Wildland Fire Protection Compact and the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement. This allows Nevada's fire agencies to request and provide reciprocal firefighting aid with other participating states, with the requesting state responsible for reimbursing the aiding state and assuming liability for incidents during aid. The bill requires the Governor to notify the compacts' member states of Nevada's ratification and takes effect upon the Governor's declaration. Nevada's participation enables coordinated wildfire response across state lines under established terms.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 10: Revises provisions relating to certain reports. (BDR 26-375)

SB 10 limits corporations, foreign corporations, multinational corporations, pooled investment vehicles, and limited-liability companies (and their affiliates) to purchasing no more than 1,000 residential units in Nevada per year, with an exemption for entities owning fewer than 15 units. It requires these entities to register with the Securities Division before purchasing and report each purchase within 10 business days. The bill creates a registry and database to track these purchases, and county recorders must verify registration before recording deeds. Violations make deeds void and allow enforcement actions by the Attorney General, with the law applying to purchases completed after July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Nevada · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 21: Revises provisions relating to outdoor recreation. (BDR 35-266)

SB 21 expands Nevada’s Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program to fund both school-based outdoor programs and public recreational infrastructure projects. It now allows grants for pupil-focused outdoor facilities and activities that improve access to nature, while also supporting public programs promoting health, resource stewardship, or the outdoor recreation economy. The bill requires programs for students to prioritize those from disadvantaged backgrounds or at risk of academic failure, with specific criteria for curriculum quality and community partnerships. These changes update existing grant rules without altering funding sources or creating new taxes.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 27, 2025

AB 56: Revises provisions relating to the licensing of certain providers of health care. (BDR 54-255)

AB 56 revises Nevada's licensing requirements for healthcare providers, primarily affecting physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants. It changes license renewal from annual to every two years: osteopathic medicine licenses now renew on December 31 of even-numbered years, while physician assistant and anesthesiologist assistant licenses renew on December 31 of odd-numbered years. The bill also increases continuing education hours for osteopathic medicine licensees from 35 to 40 per period and requires inactive physician assistants to pay a biennial registration fee. Additionally, it updates documentation rules to allow the Board to share application materials with employers upon the licensee's authorization.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 8: Revises provisions relating to services provided by the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services. (BDR 38-288)

SB 8 revises Nevada's labor laws to align state wage and hour rules with federal exceptions under the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947. It adds specific exclusions from paid work time, including preparatory activities, training sessions, and certain travel time, which previously were not covered under Nevada law. The bill also updates overtime calculation rules to match federal regulations. These changes apply to employees in Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division (and similar state workers) and expire on October 31, 2029. The law affects how employers calculate compensable hours and overtime for state employees in these roles.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 27, 2025

AB 493: Revises provisions relating to the collection, disposal and retirement of certain types of waste. (BDR 40-424)

AB 493 requires that propulsion batteries (used in electric vehicles) be disposed of through specialized recyclers, not in regular landfills, and mandates labeling with provider contact information. Battery providers must ensure battery health data is accessible, and recyclers, secondary handlers, and providers must report disposal activities to the state environmental agency. These rules apply to all propulsion batteries sold in the state, affecting manufacturers, recyclers, and auto wreckers handling electric vehicle batteries. The bill also prohibits landfill disposal and sets reporting requirements for waste management compliance.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 24, 2025

AB 489: Revises provisions relating to civil actions. (BDR 3-1141)

AB 489 revises Nevada law to change how civil lawsuits for deaths caused by homicide can be filed. It updates the definition of "heir" to refer to who would inherit property at the time a lawsuit is filed (not at the time of death) and removes the standard 2-year time limit for such cases. Instead, heirs or personal representatives can file a lawsuit at any time if they prove the death was a homicide through a "preponderance of evidence" (more likely than not). This applies to all existing and future homicide-related death cases, making the law retroactive.

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 24, 2025

AB 37: Revises provisions related to housing. (BDR 25-257)

AB 37 updates Nevada's affordable housing framework by creating five income-based tiers (replacing the previous three) to define "affordable housing." It establishes a new "tier one" category for households earning 30% or less of the county's median income (down from the prior 60% threshold for the lowest tier), while adjusting other tiers' income ranges. The bill also revises the statewide housing database to track housing costs at 30% of income (previously 50%) and requires annual public reports on the data. These changes directly affect low-income renters, housing providers receiving state funds, and the Housing Division's operations.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Nevada · Senate May 24, 2025

SB 395: Revises provisions relating to autonomous vehicles. (BDR 43-61)

SB 395 requires a human operator with a commercial driver's license (CDL) for certain autonomous vehicles on Nevada highways. It directly affects operators of heavy trucks (over 26,000 pounds gross weight) and large passenger vehicles (more than two axles carrying eight or more people), mandating the CDL holder must be seated to take manual control during system failures. The bill amends existing law to add these requirements, effective October 1, 2025, and expires September 30, 2035. This creates specific safety protocols for these vehicle types while maintaining existing rules for smaller autonomous vehicles.

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