AB 147 requires Nevada voters to present one of several acceptable forms of identification - such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or tribal ID - to vote in person. For mail ballots, voters must include the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number (or their voter registration ID) on the return envelope, with election officials verifying this against records. The bill mandates that Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles issue free ID cards to registered voters without acceptable ID who claim financial hardship, and allows voters without ID to cast a provisional ballot if they submit ID to election officials by 5 p.m. the Friday after the election. These changes apply to all Nevada voters casting ballots in person or by mail, with specific exemptions for voters aged 70+ (ID may be expired any length of time).
AB 173 requires judicial candidates in Nevada to disclose their political party affiliation on financial disclosure statements they must file before elections. This applies to candidates running for judicial offices that pay $6,000 or more annually, as mandated by Nevada law (NRS 281.561). The bill amends existing disclosure rules to add this requirement, specifying the affiliation is for voter registration purposes. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and affects all candidates seeking judicial office in Nevada.
AB 492 allows limousine operators in Clark County (Nevada’s only county with over 700,000 residents) to lease vehicles to independent contractors under specific conditions. The bill requires lease agreements to be approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority, mandates contractors to collect and pay technology fees for trips, and imposes penalties for violations (classified as a misdemeanor). It also exempts contractors from certain licensing requirements while requiring monthly vehicle inspections by operators. The law modifies existing fee collection rules and enforcement mechanisms for limousine services.
AB 253 expands civil liability immunity to healthcare providers working under specific agreements between hospitals and the U.S. Armed Forces. It revises Nevada law to define "immune contractor" as including any person authorized to provide care under agreements permitted by NRS 449.2455 (which allows hospitals to partner with the military for care). This means these providers, like military-affiliated medical staff in hospital settings, will be shielded from lawsuits for certain actions or omissions related to their work. The bill directly affects hospitals and medical personnel participating in these military-care partnerships. The change modifies NRS 41.0307's definition of "immune contractor" without altering existing immunity for other contractors.
AB 537 requires Nevada's Department of Taxation to inform taxpayers when they are interacting with artificial intelligence during tax administration, collection, or disciplinary actions. It clarifies that all records generated by AI used by the department - such as tax filings or communications - are protected as confidential and privileged, same as human-created records. This directly affects taxpayers engaging with the department about taxes, fees, or disciplinary matters. The law ensures transparency about AI use while maintaining the confidentiality of all tax-related information, whether created by humans or AI.
AB 210 permits Nevada school districts and charter schools offering distance education to administer required state exams (including criterion-referenced tests and college readiness assessments) remotely via secure digital platforms. The bill requires remote exams to match the content and timing of in-person exams, while mandating security procedures in existing district and state testing plans. It directly affects students enrolled in distance education programs by enabling remote testing access without altering exam content or standards. The law updates existing testing security protocols to cover remote administration, ensuring consistency for all students regardless of learning format.
AB 138 requires Nevada's state education department to create age-appropriate curriculum standards for teaching students in kindergarten through 12th grade about recognizing and preventing sexual abuse, expanding existing personal safety education to explicitly include this topic. The bill mandates that school districts implement this instruction as part of required health classes, including specific elements like identifying abuse indicators, steps for victims to seek help, and available counseling resources. It also requires schools to develop training for staff, provide parent materials, and establish referral protocols for abuse incidents. This bill directly affects all public K-12 schools in Nevada and their students, with the state education department responsible for annual review of the standards.
AB 372 clarifies Nevada's voter registration requirements by specifying that only U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who meet strict residency rules may register to vote. To register, individuals must have lived in Nevada for at least 30 days, in their county for 30 days, and in their voting precinct for 10 days before an election. The bill also explicitly allows people whose 18th birthday or required residency ends on election day to register. This change directly affects voters seeking to register under Nevada's current voting laws, ensuring clarity on eligibility criteria.
AB 470 revises rules for prior authorization in health insurance, directly affecting insurers (including Medicaid, public employee plans, and private insurers), healthcare providers, and patients. It prohibits prior authorization for emergency care, requires insurers to respond to non-urgent requests within 48 hours (24 hours for urgent care), and mandates that insurers publish their authorization procedures and decision criteria online. The bill also prevents insurers from denying coverage for medically necessary care if prior authorization wasn't required for that service at the time, and ensures approved requests remain valid for 12 months. These changes aim to reduce delays, increase transparency, and protect patients from coverage denials due to outdated or unclear authorization rules.
AB 154 creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General (OIG), an independent agency to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in state agencies and local governments. It establishes the OIG’s structure, including appointing an Inspector General (by the Governor from a Legislative Commission list) for a 4-year term, and requires state/local entities to cooperate with OIG investigations. The bill prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers who report misconduct and makes obstruction of the OIG or retaliation a category E felony. The OIG must submit quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislative Counsel Bureau, and operates through a new special fund.
AB 323 modifies rules for school districts changing school locations, closing schools, or repurposing buildings. It exempts adding prekindergarten from the 30-day notice requirement but requires districts to notify community members within 1 mile of affected schools and include specific details (like closure costs and repair needs) in written notices to parents and teachers. The bill prohibits closure decisions based on flood/fire damage or student enrollment numbers and mandates the State Board of Education to review all final closure decisions, regardless of whether a local hearing was requested. These changes directly affect school districts, parents, teachers, and nearby residents when school closures or repurposing are proposed.
AB 393 prohibits hospitals and psychiatric hospitals from employing physicians to practice medicine, homeopathic medicine, or osteopathic medicine, except for two specific cases: physicians in approved graduate medical training programs or in state-owned hospitals. The bill applies penalties including license suspension or daily fines up to $5,000 for violations. It explicitly exempts religious facilities (operated by churches) and federal facilities from these rules, maintaining existing exemptions. The law updates licensing enforcement by allowing health authorities to impose these penalties directly.
