AB 200 revises Nevada's industrial insurance law to better compensate construction workers injured on the job. It requires that compensation for injured construction workers (defined as skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled workers in specific trades) be based on the higher of their actual average monthly wage or the average monthly prevailing wage in their trade and region. The bill also updates lump-sum payment rules for permanent partial disabilities, mandating the payment be based on the higher wage figure. These changes apply specifically to construction workers under Nevada's Industrial Insurance Act, aiming to align compensation more closely with current regional wage standards.
AB 447 provides additional property tax relief for Nevada rental property owners who meet specific conditions. To qualify, owners must not charge rent exceeding the county’s fair market rent *and* must not impose nonrefundable pet fees, limit the number of pets (except local jurisdiction limits), or restrict pet breeds/sizes (except for dangerous animals). This creates a new tier of tax abatement, with a total annual cap of $10 million across all qualifying properties. The bill directly affects residential rental property owners who maintain pet-friendly policies while keeping rents at or below fair market value.
AB 455 modifies Nevada property tax exemptions to benefit veterans and homeowners with flags. It expands the definition of exempt "household goods" to include unattached flags and flagpoles (not fixed to property), aligning with existing exemptions for items like clothing and furniture. For veterans with service-connected disabilities or their surviving spouses, the bill increases their existing property tax exemption by the assessed value of any flagpole attached to their property as a fixture or improvement. These changes directly affect Nevada veterans claiming tax exemptions and homeowners displaying flags or flagpoles.
AB 456 requires Nevada public utilities to provide customer notices in English and the three most common non-English languages spoken in the state, unless a customer specifies a preferred language. It mandates the Public Utilities Commission to adopt regulations ensuring customers with limited English proficiency or communication disabilities can receive clear communications. The bill restricts utility service termination for residential customers under specific conditions, including when overdue amounts are under $300, during May-October for electricity, or during severe weather for gas, and requires utilities to apply security deposits before termination. Additionally, it prohibits utilities from disclosing customer information for commercial purposes without Commission approval and requires steps to prevent further disclosure of such information.
AB 312 requires sellers of properties with private wells to disclose recent water quality test results to buyers before closing. The disclosure must show whether the well water meets state standards for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and zinc, and must be based on a test conducted within 90 days prior to closing by a certified laboratory. This applies directly to residential real estate transactions involving properties with private wells. The bill mandates written disclosure of specific chemical levels and compliance status, aiming to inform buyers about potential water safety concerns.
AB 158 allows Nevada courts to exercise general jurisdiction over certain businesses based solely on specific connections to the state. It directly affects corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and similar entities organized in Nevada, that have consented to Nevada jurisdiction, or maintain significant contacts with the state. The key provision lets courts handle *any* legal claim against these businesses - regardless of whether the dispute relates to their Nevada ties - without requiring a direct connection to the specific case. This change applies to lawsuits filed on or after October 1, 2025. The bill does not impose new costs on state or local government.
AB 459 requires transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft) in Nevada to establish clear written policies for suspending or deactivating drivers and autonomous vehicle providers, including specific reasons for such actions and a 24-hour account restoration process if deactivation is reversed. The bill mandates companies to disclose key payment details to drivers before they accept rides - such as base pay, potential tips, and trip distance - and to show passengers the driver’s pay amount alongside the fare before tipping. It also prohibits companies from retaliating against drivers for accepting or rejecting rides and bans unfair dispute resolution terms in driver agreements. This bill directly affects transportation network companies, their drivers, autonomous vehicle providers, and passengers through these transparency and protection requirements.
AB 7 updates Nevada’s Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission to meet federal requirements under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, ensuring eligibility for federal funding. It changes membership terms from 2 to 4 years, revises appointment rules to align with federal standards (34 U.S.C. § 11133), and sets current members’ terms to expire October 1, 2025, requiring new appointments. The bill modifies membership composition to include six members under 24 years old and removes outdated categories, while maintaining representation from key stakeholders like courts, child services, and community organizations. This procedural change directly affects the Commission’s structure and Nevada’s ability to receive federal juvenile justice grants.
AB 341 amends Nevada's Fair Housing Law to prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to or denying housing applications submitted by corporations that assist people with disabilities in finding housing. This directly affects landlords, housing corporations providing disability assistance, and tenants with disabilities who rely on these services. Key provisions require landlords to provide a written explanation for denials within 7 days to the corporation, the Aging and Disability Services Division, and the Ombudsman office, and apply existing enforcement tools like lawsuits and complaints to violations of this new rule. The bill extends Nevada's existing fair housing protections - such as tenant defenses in eviction cases and the right to file complaints with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission - to cover this specific discrimination scenario.
AB 431 requires primary ticket sellers (like venues or official ticket vendors) to disclose the full price - including all fees - before selling tickets, and prohibits them from restricting buyers to only one resale platform. It also bans holding tickets for delivery more than 24 hours after purchase and defines "reseller" to exclude people buying tickets for others. The bill directly affects ticket buyers (through clearer pricing), primary sellers (requiring transparency), and resellers (clarifying their scope). Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices, subject to existing enforcement by the Attorney General and civil penalties.
AB 382 requires health insurers in Nevada to cover biomarker testing for the diagnosis, treatment, management, or ongoing monitoring of *any* medical condition or disease when supported by medical evidence - expanding coverage beyond the previous limitation to cancer-related testing. It removes the prior requirement that coverage be deemed "medically necessary" and mandates insurers to: (1) cover such testing without prior authorization delays (24 hours for urgent requests, 72 hours otherwise), (2) establish clear appeal processes for denied coverage, and (3) publish these processes online. The bill directly affects all public and private health plans (including Medicaid and state employee plans) and their insured patients seeking biomarker testing for non-cancer conditions. Coverage remains limited to tests supported by evidence like FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or national coverage determinations, excluding screening or tests outside a provider’s scope.
AB 53 requires all Nevada public school districts and charter schools to provide at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess for students in kindergarten through grade 5. The law prohibits denying recess for academic or behavioral reasons (except in safety emergencies) and mandates exemptions for students with illnesses or disabilities. It also allows middle and high school students to earn elective credit for approved outdoor activities outside school hours, such as habitat restoration, hiking, or bird watching, if they meet specific skill-based criteria. The bill does not require schools to fund or sponsor these activities.
