SB 356 regulates consumable hemp products (like edibles or topicals containing hemp or CBD intended for human use) by setting a THC limit of 0.3% on a dry weight basis. It requires manufacturers to provide lab test certificates proving THC levels are below detectable limits, prohibits sales to those under 21, and mandates single-package sales with no more than five servings. The Cannabis Compliance Board gains authority to establish testing methods, serving sizes, advertising rules, and penalties for violations, replacing the Agriculture Department’s role in setting THC limits. This directly affects hemp product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in Nevada.
SB 127 requires ambulance attendants, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement dispatchers to complete annual human trafficking awareness training. Specifically, it mandates 1 hour of training for initial certification and yearly renewal for emergency medical personnel, covering victim identification, safety protocols, and reporting procedures. For dispatchers, the bill updates existing certification standards to include this same human trafficking training. The law directly affects licensed first responders and dispatchers in Nevada, aiming to improve their response to trafficking situations through standardized training.
AB 68 requires landlords to offer tenants the option to report positive rent payments to credit bureaus. Landlords must provide a written offer detailing fees (capped at $10/month or actual cost), how to opt in or out, and the 6-month waiting period to restart reporting after opting out. It directly affects tenants (who may build credit) and landlords (who must follow specific reporting rules), but exempts small landlords with 15 or fewer units unless they operate as corporations or REITs. The law applies to new leases starting July 1, 2025, and existing leases by October 1, 2025. Tenants can accept the offer anytime, but landlords may stop reporting if fees remain unpaid for 30+ days.
AB 190 creates a new "Fund for Hydrological Studies" to change how costs are shared for required water-related studies in Nevada counties with under 100,000 residents (all counties except Clark and Washoe). It requires applicants to pay 50% of the study cost upfront, with the state covering the remaining 50% using funds from this new account. If the fund lacks sufficient money, the state uses an existing "Account for Studies Concerning Water" to cover the balance, and applicants can either pay the remaining cost or withdraw their application for a refund. This shifts the financial burden from applicants covering 100% of costs under current law to a shared 50-50 model.
SB 136 increases the required number of annual meetings between state diversity liaisons and minority group representatives from one to three. It mandates these meetings to address systemic racism, improve service accessibility for minorities, and foster collaboration between state agencies and minority communities. The bill also requires the three offices (Office of Minority Health and Equity, Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs, and Office for New Americans) to submit an annual report by January 1st with findings from these meetings. This affects all state agencies with designated diversity liaisons and their interactions with minority groups across Nevada. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
SB 79 updates Nevada's wildlife regulations primarily affecting hunters and anglers. It removes the requirement for non-resident children under 12 to obtain a hunting license (previously only fishing was license-free for them), expands duplicate license replacements to cover surrendered licenses, and eliminates free replacement tags for deer infected with chronic wasting disease. The bill shifts fee-setting authority to the Board of Wildlife Commissioners, requiring them to establish initial fees based on prior rates and adjust them annually using the Consumer Price Index (with 90-125% limits on changes). These changes streamline licensing, clarify tag replacement rules, and modernize fee adjustments while maintaining existing fee structures until new regulations are adopted.
This resolution (SJR 11) expresses the Nevada Legislature's symbolic support for Israel and recognizes the state's partnership with Israel, citing economic ties (including $1.7 trillion in Nevada exports to Israel over 20 years) and cultural contributions. It has no legal effect but formally acknowledges Nevada's relationship with Israel through resolutions and will be sent to Israeli diplomatic officials and Nevada leaders. The Nevada Legislature passed it as a ceremonial gesture during the 83rd Session, emphasizing solidarity without creating new laws or policies.
SB 55 creates a state grant program administered by the Commission on Tourism to support businesses combining agriculture with tourism (agritourism), such as farms offering harvest experiences or educational activities. The bill defines agritourism to exclude cannabis-related operations and requires businesses to display safety warnings and include liability disclaimers in contracts. It also directs the State Department of Agriculture to develop regulations for qualifying businesses, create marketing campaigns, and issue special permits if local laws block agritourism operations. The bill appropriates funds for these programs and includes liability protections for businesses that comply with the safety requirements. The bill is currently pending in committee with no further action allowed as of April 2025.
SB 398 revises health insurance prior authorization rules for medical and dental care, affecting insurers covering Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and public employee plans. It requires insurers to publicly list services needing prior authorization and their clinical review criteria, respond within 24-48 hours (depending on urgency), and have licensed physicians/dentists make adverse decisions. The bill prohibits denying claims if prior authorization wasn’t required for the care at the time, bans prior authorization for emergency services or certain pain medications for terminal conditions, and mandates equal treatment for mental health appeals. Insurers must also automatically exempt high-performing providers from prior authorization requirements and streamline appeals processes.
AB 13 modifies Nevada's probation and criminal record laws to provide more options for individuals completing probation. It allows courts to grant a "general discharge" (instead of a "dishonorable discharge") to probationers who don't qualify for an "honorable discharge" but have largely complied with probation terms. This general discharge now enables a rebuttable presumption that criminal records should be sealed upon petition, expanding access to record sealing beyond just those with honorable discharges. Additionally, the bill clarifies that unpaid fines, fees, or restitution remain enforceable civil debts after any type of probation discharge.
SB 224 creates a new pathway for converting chronically underperforming public schools into "Department charter schools." It requires schools rated in Nevada's lowest 5% for three consecutive years to convert to Department charter schools, managed by the state Department of Education rather than local districts. The bill establishes a dedicated funding account for these schools, mandates principals to develop detailed instructional models (including curriculum and assessment plans), and sets specific rules for student enrollment continuity, employee retention, and building use. It also modifies existing charter school laws to apply to Department charter schools while clarifying they are distinct from traditional charters. This directly affects failing schools, their students, and staff, with key changes focused on governance, funding, and operational transition.
AB 74 revises Nevada's insurance regulations to modernize oversight of insurers and administrators. It creates a new chapter for conducting examinations of insurers (replacing older rules), expands the Commissioner's authority to monitor market practices, and requires insurers to report certain administrative actions. The bill also updates requirements for insurance administrators, including reporting obligations and bond requirements, while removing outdated provisions. These changes directly affect insurers, administrators, and the Division of Insurance, streamlining regulatory processes without altering insurance product requirements.
