Rep. Melissa Hardy

Maddy summaryAB 126 updates Nevada law to criminalize creating, distributing, or possessing artificial intelligence-generated images depicting minors in sexual acts, as well as digitally altered images of real minors in such content. It expands existing felony penalties for pornography involving minors to cover these new forms of material, including AI-generated depictions that appear realistic. Individuals convicted under this law would now be required to register as sex offenders. The bill directly affects anyone producing, sharing, or distributing such content, with penalties ranging from category B to A felonies.

Maddy summaryAB 240 requires public and private schools (including colleges) to designate athletic teams based on biological sex at birth as male-only, female-only, or co-ed, and prohibits enrolling students of the opposite sex in single-gender teams. It states that following this rule does not constitute sex or gender identity discrimination under state law and protects schools from adverse actions by athletic associations for enforcing it. The bill also allows students to sue schools or athletic organizations for violations or retaliation when reporting them, and permits schools to sue entities that penalize them for compliance. These provisions apply to both K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryAB 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.

Maddy summaryACR 3 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature to honor the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary. The resolution expresses gratitude for NCSL's role in supporting state legislators, fostering bipartisan cooperation, and strengthening state-federal legislative relationships over five decades. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government operations, or funding. The Nevada Assembly and Senate formally adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, with a copy to be sent to NCSL's leadership. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySCR 1 is a memorial resolution honoring Kathleen "Neena" Laxalt, a longtime Nevada lobbyist and community advocate. It expresses the Nevada Legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her 25+ years of service in Nevada government, including her work on agriculture, ranching, Native American community issues, and her mentorship of women in advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her legacy and contributions. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in February 2025.