SB 451 extends a 20-cent property tax per $100 of assessed value in Clark County and Las Vegas (approved in 1996) to fund Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer hiring, continuing until 2057. This tax, which currently expires in 2027, directly affects property owners in those areas by maintaining a funding source for police staffing. The bill specifies that proceeds must be used solely for hiring officers and related costs, and clarifies the tax is subject to Nevada’s annual property tax cap (unlike some other taxes). It does not create new taxes but extends an existing voter-approved levy for public safety.
SB 449 allows counties with populations over 700,000 (currently only Clark County) to create specialized public safety units beyond park rangers or marshals, such as officers employed by city departments. These units can enforce state laws and local ordinances during immediate threats to safety or property, provided they notify the primary police department and wear body cameras. The bill grants these officers peace officer powers for specific duties, including being classified as "police officers" for occupational disease benefits. It primarily affects Clark County's specialized units and clarifies their jurisdiction alongside metropolitan police departments.
AB 275 modifies Nevada's criminal procedure laws to allow police officers or authorized personnel to legally intercept, listen to, or record wire, electronic, or oral communications **solely for investigating sexual offenses against children**. It defines "sexual offense against a child" to include specific crimes like incest, lewdness with minors, sexual assault, and statutory seduction (NRS 201.180, 201.230, 200.366, etc.), and requires that such interceptions be done under police direction for that limited purpose only. The bill also clarifies that a child or their parent/guardian must consent to the interception when involving minors. This change directly affects law enforcement conducting child sexual offense investigations and sets clear legal boundaries for communication monitoring in these cases.
AB 193 requires Nevada law enforcement agencies to provide free, complete copies of all domestic violence incident reports to victims within one month of a written request, expanding an existing rule that already applies to sexual assault survivors. Agencies may still redact personal identifying information, as permitted under current law. This directly affects victims of domestic violence who have reported incidents to police, ensuring they can access all related police reports regardless of whether the case was closed. The bill modifies existing provisions (NRS 178A.280) to extend this access to domestic violence cases.
AB 217 prohibits Nevada school districts, public schools, and their employees from granting immigration officials (including federal, state, or local officers) access to school property or sharing student records without a court warrant. It also bans school police officers in Clark County from using chemical agents or stun devices on students during school activities or events. If such devices are used, schools must report the incident to the district board, which must investigate, determine if the use was justified, and review policies. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors.
AB 329 extends the deadline for crime victims to apply for compensation from Nevada's Victims of Crime Fund. It changes the filing window from 24 months (for most victims) to 60 months after the injury or death, and for minors who were victims of sexual abuse or pornography production, applications must now be filed within 60 months after turning 21 (instead of before age 21). The bill also removes the requirement that incidents must be reported to police within 5 days to qualify for a deadline waiver, allows applicants to submit broader documentary evidence (like police reports or court records) instead of medical records, and eliminates the prohibition against awarding compensation to victims who didn't cooperate with law enforcement. These changes directly affect all Nevada crime victims seeking financial compensation through the state's Victims of Crime Fund.
AB 420 requires school districts in Clark County (population 700,000+) to report incidents where school police use chemical agents or electronic stun devices on students or minors to the school board. The school board must then investigate, determine if the use was justified, and publicly share a summary of the report and findings at least 30 days before an election. The bill also creates a Voter Access Grant Program, providing state funds from a new account to counties, cities, and tribal governments to improve election administration and voter access. These provisions directly affect Clark County schools and local election offices through new reporting requirements and funding mechanisms.
SB 57 clarifies which law enforcement agencies must require uniformed officers to wear recording devices and when recordings are public records. It specifies that only officers employed by the defined agencies (like county sheriffs, city police, or school police departments) must wear devices during public interactions, and their recordings become public records. The bill explicitly states that other peace officers (e.g., those not employed by these agencies) do not need to wear devices, and recordings from non-required devices are not public records unless another law says otherwise. It does not create new requirements but clarifies existing rules to prevent confusion about coverage and public access.
SB 141 requires county, city, and town jail operators (sheriffs, police chiefs, or town marshals) to create policies for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender non-binary, and intersex prisoners. These policies must include respectful language, prohibit discrimination, consider prisoner preferences for housing and searches, ensure medical care follows standards, provide access to preferred clothing, and establish grievance processes. The bill does not mandate new facilities or additional staff training beyond existing requirements for state prisons. It directly affects local detention facilities and their staff, aiming to standardize care for these incarcerated individuals. The bill passed the legislature in May 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on June 2, 2025.
