AB 228 requires voters to present one of several specified forms of photo ID to vote in person, with exceptions for certain circumstances. It replaces Nevada’s mail ballot system with a new "absent ballot" process, requiring absentee ballots to be postmarked at least 3 days before election day and limiting who can return them (only the voter or a family member, not more than two per family). The bill also mandates the DMV issue free ID cards to registered voters facing financial hardship who lack acceptable ID, and repeals existing requirements for automatic mail ballot distribution. These changes directly affect all Nevada voters participating in person or by absentee ballot, as well as election officials and the DMV.
AB 364 revises Nevada's Educational Choice Scholarship Program by requiring scholarship organizations to use tax-credit donations for the same student at the same school for two consecutive years. This affects scholarship organizations, donors who receive tax credits, and schools accepting these scholarships. The bill prohibits using a tax-credit donation for a new school without a prior-year grant for that student at the same school, and mandates repayment of tax credits if this rule is violated. It also adds reporting requirements for scholarship organizations regarding unexpended donations and student enrollment.
AB 332 modifies Nevada's industrial insurance laws for self-insured employers and their associations. It removes restrictions preventing administrators and third-party administrators from having financial ties (Section 4), eliminates an extra surety bond requirement for third-party administrators (Section 2), and ends annual assessments funding the Subsequent Injury Account (Sections 6, 9, 12). The bill also sets a deadline of September 30, 2025, for claims under this account (Sections 7, 8, 10-14) and eliminates a $36,000 annual pay cap used to calculate insurance premiums (Sections 15, 18). These changes directly affect self-insured employers, their associations, and the administration of workers' compensation claims.
AB 385 prohibits Clark County and cities within Clark County (like Las Vegas) from banning or restricting water-cooling tower systems in large commercial or industrial projects requiring 500+ cooling tons. It directly affects developers and local governments in Clark County by limiting their authority over building codes for these projects, while allowing cities to create exemption processes for qualifying developments. The bill exempts industrial or warehouse projects from these restrictions. Key provisions prevent local governments from enacting rules that would block water-cooling towers in eligible projects requiring professional engineering review.
AB 374 requires Nevada public school districts and charter schools to provide monthly mental health workshops for all kindergarten through 12th grade students. School counselors, psychologists, or social workers must develop age-appropriate sessions covering positive mental health promotion, addressing individual student needs, and offering academic performance feedback. Workshops must occur during school hours at least once per month. The law applies to all public schools and takes effect July 1, 2025.
AB 120 requires Nevada state agencies to calculate the estimated economic impact of proposed regulations before holding workshops. If the impact is $500,000 or more, agencies cannot adopt the regulation without legislative and gubernatorial approval. This directly affects businesses, local governments, and other entities that would bear implementation costs or pass them along. The bill creates a formal review process for significant regulatory changes, ensuring high-impact rules undergo legislative scrutiny.
AB 525 creates a new special license plate program for antique kei vehicles in Nevada. It directly affects Nevada residents who own these specific imported vehicles (at least 25 years old, under 660cc engine, and meeting size limits). The bill allows the DMV to issue special plates and registration certificates, exempts these vehicles from annual emissions testing if driven under 5,000 miles yearly, and imposes a $10 fee for plate replacements. It also restricts use to club events, exhibitions, or maintenance - not daily driving - and prohibits new dealers from processing registration for these vehicles.
AB 438 transfers oversight of private nonemergency medical transportation providers from Nevada's Transportation Authority to local health authorities. Private providers will now require permits from either Clark County's district health board or the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in other counties (capped at $200), replacing the previous Transportation Authority permit system. The bill preserves existing requirements for providers to report abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals and maintains exemptions for government-run transportation services. It also clarifies that permits do not override local franchising rules and updates regulatory language to reflect the new authority structure.
AB 260 requires abortion service providers in Nevada to compile and provide patients with a list of local post-abortion counseling and support services, including both secular and faith-based options. Providers must display this list prominently at their facilities and ensure patients receive it before or after an abortion without needing to request it. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health will enforce these requirements, issuing written warnings for first violations and imposing civil penalties up to $1,000 for repeated failures. This bill directly affects abortion clinics and medical facilities performing abortions, mandating specific patient information sharing to connect individuals with post-abortion resources.
AB 146 expands Nevada's legal recognition of parental rights by adding "nurture, education, and control" to the existing fundamental right parents have over their children's care, custody, and management. It specifically prohibits limiting these rights due to a parent's disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting major life activities. The bill maintains existing restrictions, stating parents cannot use these rights to engage in unlawful conduct, abuse, or neglect children. This change applies to all state laws, local ordinances, and regulations regarding parental rights, regardless of when they were enacted.
AB 2 exempts certain gaming establishments from existing liquor payment rules. Specifically, it removes the requirement for electronic funds transfers (or credit card payments with associated fees) between wholesale liquor dealers and retail stores operated by: (1) holders of nonrestricted gaming licenses (e.g., those with 16+ slot machines), or (2) holders of restricted gaming licenses who also hold a nonrestricted license or are affiliates of such license holders. This change directly affects retail liquor stores co-located with qualifying gaming operations. The exemption applies to payment methods for liquor deliveries, allowing these businesses to use alternative payment arrangements without triggering the standard electronic transfer deadlines or fee restrictions.
AB 435 creates a new State Public Charter School Facility Fund in the state treasury to finance charter school facilities. The fund allows the State Public Charter School Authority to request bonds secured by the fund to cover construction, repairs, site acquisition, or leasing of buildings for charter schools. County school districts may also levy a special tax on property to fund this facility fund, with proceeds remitted to the State Treasurer for the fund. This directly affects charter schools (sponsored by the Authority) and county school districts that choose to implement the new tax. The bill establishes clear mechanisms for bond issuance, revenue requirements, and fund administration under existing state securities law.
