Criminal Justice (Policing)

signed · Nevada · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 298: Revises provisions relating to peace officers. (BDR 23-1031)

SB 298 revises Nevada law to expand protections for peace officers during investigations. It updates the definition of "punitive action" to explicitly include denial of seniority or compensation increases (NRS 289.010), and prohibits law enforcement agencies from denying these increases during investigations - similar to existing rules against unpaid suspension (NRS 289.057). This directly affects peace officers (e.g., police officers) by preventing agencies from using withheld raises or seniority as punitive measures while investigations are ongoing. The bill ensures that such denials can only occur if an investigation leads to dismissal or demotion, aligning them with other punitive actions under existing protections.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits denying raises/seniority during investigations, weakening agency oversight and accountability measures for peace officers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

signed · Nevada · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 451: Extends a property tax imposed to employ police officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. (BDR 22-359)

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing 20-cent property tax to fund police hiring, maintaining public safety budget without tax increase or reduction.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends property tax to fund LVMPD officer hiring, directly supporting law enforcement staffing in criminal justice without reform or restriction indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 449: Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 22-1030)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows specialized public safety units with body cameras and notification requirements, enhancing police accountability per reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 54: Revises penalties for failing to take certain precautions when approaching a traffic incident. (BDR 43-244)

AB 54 increases penalties for drivers who fail to take required precautions when approaching traffic incidents, specifically if their failure causes death or serious injury to a first responder. The bill upgrades the offense from a misdemeanor to a category B felony, imposing a prison term of 1-6 years and a fine of $2,000-$5,000. It applies to drivers who do not slow down, proceed cautiously, prepare to stop, or avoid adjacent lanes near incidents involving first responders like police, firefighters, EMTs, tow operators, or transportation personnel. The law targets drivers endangering those responding to crashes, stalled vehicles, or roadway hazards, with penalties taking effect after passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for traffic incidents endangering first responders, upgrading to felony with prison terms, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for drivers endangering first responders at traffic incidents, directly enhancing transportation safety standards and protecting responders on roadways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 275: Revises provisions related to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-548)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances law enforcement's ability to investigate serious child sexual offenses through targeted communication interception, strengthening criminal procedure enforcement for specific crimes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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signed · Nevada · Assembly May 31, 2025

AB 193: Revises provisions relating to certain victims of crime. (BDR 16-984)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim access to domestic violence incident reports, strengthening victim protections and transparency in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing Violent Crime

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 5, 2025

AB 217: Revises provisions relating to law enforcement on school property. (BDR 34-201)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans school police from using chemical/stun devices on students and mandates investigations, promoting accountability and limiting excessive force in school law enforcement contexts.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits school access to immigration officials without warrant, limiting federal enforcement cooperation and protecting student privacy from immigration authorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Nevada · Assembly May 17, 2025

AB 299: Revises provisions relating to prostitution. (BDR 15-1080)

AB 299 increases penalties for individuals who solicit prostitution in Nevada. It raises the minimum fine for a first offense from $400 to $800 and increases the civil penalty per offense from $200 to $600, payable to local prosecutors. The bill also requires police to make an arrest without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe someone violated prostitution laws, and allows individuals to petition courts for record sealing two years after their case is dismissed (previously automatic upon completing treatment programs). This bill directly affects people who solicit sex acts, with harsher financial and legal consequences for repeat offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for solicitation, mandates warrantless arrests, and expands criminalization - directly opposing reform-focused criminal justice indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 329: Revises provisions relating to victims of crime. (BDR 16-1050)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends victim compensation deadlines and removes reporting barriers, strengthening access to justice for crime victims within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Victims' Rights

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 420: Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-538)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires school police use-of-force reporting and public investigations, enhancing accountability for law enforcement actions in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing