Rep. Brian Hibbetts

Maddy summaryAB 380 revises Nevada's requirements for mobile crisis teams responding to 9-8-8 hotline calls. It removes previous restrictions that required teams to be based in specific jurisdictions or established only by law enforcement, EMS providers, or behavioral health agencies. Instead, teams must now include at least one behavioral health professional plus one law enforcement officer, EMS provider, or other qualified paraprofessional (like a community health worker or peer recovery specialist). The bill also adds liability protection for telecom providers related to the 9-8-8 system. This change expands flexibility in how mobile crisis teams are structured while maintaining core crisis response goals.

Maddy summaryAB 111 changes penalties for driving violations on divided highways in Nevada. It revises Nevada Revised Statute 484B.227 to make violations - such as driving over a highway divider, barrier, or making unauthorized turns - criminal misdemeanors instead of civil infractions. This directly affects drivers who commit these specific traffic violations, subjecting them to criminal charges rather than standard traffic tickets. The law maintains existing driving rules but elevates the penalty level, with misdemeanor convictions carrying potential jail time or fines beyond standard traffic penalties.

Maddy summaryAJR 7 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to establish a Citizens’ Commission that would set salaries and benefits for specific elected officials, including state legislators, the governor, lieutenant governor, and other constitutional officers. The Commission, composed of seven members with diverse backgrounds (including public interest, business, and labor representation), would determine compensation annually based on duties and market comparisons, with a 15% cap on annual changes. It would replace the current legislative authority to set these salaries, requiring the Commission to file initial and subsequent schedules by January 1, 2029, and every odd-numbered year thereafter. This change directly affects the compensation structure for these elected officials without altering existing fiscal impacts on state or local government.

Maddy summarySCR 4 declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Nevada to raise public awareness about financial capability. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or programs; it simply recognizes the importance of financial literacy for Nevada residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit it to state officials, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and financial industry groups. It follows Nevada's prior legislative efforts to support financial education in schools but has no direct policy impact on individuals or institutions.

Maddy summaryAB 436 revises Nevada’s firearms laws to expand background check exemptions and standardize concealed carry permits. It removes the requirement that law enforcement or retired officers must be acting within their job duties for an exemption, adding qualified retired officers to the list of people exempt from background checks when selling firearms. The bill also mandates uniform statewide forms for concealed carry permit applications and requires sheriffs to verify that firearm safety courses meet statewide standards for permit renewals. Additionally, it allows non-resident retired officers to apply for certification and prohibits fees for background checks when verifying law enforcement or retired officer status.

Maddy summaryAB 175 extends the look-back period for determining repeat DUI offenses from 7 to 10 years. This change affects drivers convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, as it now counts prior offenses committed within a 10-year window instead of 7 years. The bill modifies license revocation periods for repeat offenses - such as a second DUI conviction within the extended timeframe - by increasing the minimum suspension periods from 185 days to 1 year. It also updates related provisions to align with the longer look-back period, including penalties for driving without an ignition interlock device. These changes apply to all drivers in Nevada facing DUI-related penalties under NRS 484C.110 and 484C.120.

Maddy summaryAB 431 requires primary ticket sellers (like venues or official ticket vendors) to disclose the full price - including all fees - before selling tickets, and prohibits them from restricting buyers to only one resale platform. It also bans holding tickets for delivery more than 24 hours after purchase and defines "reseller" to exclude people buying tickets for others. The bill directly affects ticket buyers (through clearer pricing), primary sellers (requiring transparency), and resellers (clarifying their scope). Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices, subject to existing enforcement by the Attorney General and civil penalties.

Maddy summaryAB 267 requires the Legislative Counsel Bureau Director to publish annual transparency reports by March 1 each year. It mandates detailed line-item budgets and ending balances for the Legislative Fund (a special fund for legislative operations), plus annual salary and overtime data for all Senate/Assembly staff (including the Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk) and Legislative Counsel Bureau employees. The bill directly affects legislative staff and the public by making budget and compensation details publicly accessible. It does not change spending authority but requires these disclosures to be published annually. This is a procedural transparency measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryAB 421 provides civil immunity for volunteer security personnel of religious organizations and the organizations themselves when providing safety services during religious gatherings. It applies only to volunteers acting within their duties without reckless, wanton, or grossly negligent conduct, and excludes compensated security or intentional misconduct. The bill directly affects religious groups (like churches or synagogues) and their unpaid volunteers who guard properties or attendees during services. This immunity takes effect for lawsuits filed on or after October 1, 2025, and does not apply to compensated security personnel or intentional harm.

Maddy summaryAB 271 prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in voting equipment, ballot processing, and counting systems. It requires disclosures for any AI-generated election-related content (e.g., ads advocating for candidates or ballot measures) and bans the distribution of deceptive deepfakes of candidates within 90 days of an election, with limited exceptions for news coverage, satire, and verified disclaimers. The bill directly affects election technology vendors, political advertisers, and content creators, mandating transparency and restricting AI-generated misinformation during elections. Key provisions define "synthetic media" and "deceptive deepfakes" to clarify enforcement.