Sen. Jeff Stone

Maddy summarySJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to implement several government transparency and ethics reforms in Nevada. It requires bills to be posted online for 72 hours before voting, extends public records access to the Legislature (with limited exceptions like personnel files), and creates a Political Practices Enforcement Commission to oversee campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying rules. The Commission would enforce these laws, maintain public databases, provide training, and collect fines to fund its operations. These changes directly affect Nevada legislators, candidates, lobbyists, and public officials by subjecting them to standardized ethics and transparency requirements.

Maddy summarySB 186 requires Nevada medical facilities and providers using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create written or verbal communications about a patient’s clinical care to include two specific elements: a clear disclaimer stating the communication was AI-generated, and instructions on how to contact a real provider for assistance. It specifies where disclaimers must appear (e.g., prominently at the start of written messages, throughout chat-based telehealth, or at both ends of audio calls). Communications reviewed and approved by a healthcare provider before sharing with patients are exempt from these requirements. The law applies to all medical facilities and providers covered under Nevada’s existing healthcare regulations, with enforcement through standard disciplinary actions for noncompliance.

Maddy summarySB 129 simplifies licensing for professionals moving to Nevada by requiring regulatory bodies to issue licenses by endorsement without needing separate rules. It directly affects out-of-state professionals (e.g., doctors, engineers) who hold valid, unrestricted licenses in another U.S. state or territory for at least one year. The bill mandates applicants must be Nevada residents, meet educational/exam requirements, and have no recent license suspensions or disciplinary actions in their prior jurisdiction. This replaces previous requirements that forced regulatory boards to create specific endorsement regulations.

Maddy summarySB 221 changes Nevada law to make complaints filed with the Real Estate Division about violations in common-interest communities (like homeowner associations) public records, rather than confidential. This directly affects homeowners who file complaints and the Real Estate Division, which will no longer keep these complaints private. The bill removes all confidentiality protections for complaints, related documents, and investigation materials, requiring them to be publicly accessible. It applies to all such complaints filed under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 116A, ending the previous exception for keeping these records confidential.

Maddy summarySB 302 allows Nevada county sheriffs to enter written agreements with specific federal agencies, enabling designated federal employees (whose primary role is enforcing federal laws) to enforce state or local laws within the sheriff's jurisdiction. The agreements must last no more than two years, specify which laws apply, identify federal positions covered, and outline revocation conditions. Federal employees covered under these agreements must obtain peace officer certification within six months (instead of the standard one year) and gain full peace officer powers only while performing duties under the agreement. This directly affects sheriffs, federal law enforcement personnel, and local communities where such enforcement occurs.

Maddy summarySB 110 increases prison sentences for individuals convicted of facilitating sex trafficking in Nevada. It raises minimum and maximum prison terms based on the victim's age, with the largest increases for cases involving minors: the minimum sentence for trafficking a child under 14 now rises to 10 years (from 6 years), with a maximum of 20 years. The law applies to people who arrange transportation, provide travel services, or travel to engage in sex with trafficked victims, specifically targeting those who knowingly enable sex trafficking. These changes directly affect convicted facilitators, not the victims or broader public.

Maddy summarySB 148 creates special Nevada license plates for veterans who served on a military unit awarded the Presidential Unit Citation during the action for which the citation was given. The Department of Motor Vehicles must design unique plate styles per military branch based on the unit citation ribbon, allowing eligible veterans to apply for up to two sets for personal vehicles at no extra cost beyond standard fees. Veterans with service-connected disabilities may add the international symbol of access to their plates, granting exemption from state and local parking fees (including meters) and access to handicapped parking spots. The bill also exempts these plates from standard special plate limitations, such as minimum application requirements and design restrictions.

Maddy summarySB 211 allows specific state employees - including category I, II, and III peace officers, firefighters, and certain supervisory staff - to collectively bargain about leaving Nevada’s Public Employees’ Benefits Program for alternative life, accident, or health insurance. Currently, these groups cannot negotiate such changes without Board approval, but this bill removes that requirement. The law amends collective bargaining rules to explicitly permit these negotiations as part of mandatory bargaining discussions. It directly affects public safety workers covered under the bill’s defined categories, enabling them to seek alternative insurance plans through their labor representatives. The bill does not change the benefits program itself but alters the process for certain employees to opt out.

Maddy summarySB 131 requires Nevada schools to implement age-appropriate human trafficking prevention education for students in grades 6-12 as part of health courses. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop curriculum standards and training plans for school staff, along with materials for parents about the instruction. Schools must ensure at least one employee per school receives training on human trafficking prevention, and parents can opt their child out of the instruction (except for graduation-required courses). The law also specifies content for the curriculum, including trafficking prevalence, risk reduction strategies, and safe reporting methods, while requiring annual review of the standards. This directly affects public and charter school students, educators, and families in Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 369 requires financial institutions, credit unions, savings banks, and thrift companies to implement new protections for older or vulnerable account holders. Specifically, it mandates that these institutions obtain a designated emergency financial contact from account holders before opening accounts (or allow existing accounts to add one by October 1, 2025), and requires them to contact that person within 24 hours for any transaction over $5,000 involving such accounts. If exploitation is suspected during this process, the institution must temporarily delay the transaction and report it to designated personnel. The bill also provides legal immunity to institutions that follow these procedures, while creating a civil remedy for account holders harmed by violations. This directly affects financial institutions serving older or vulnerable individuals and aims to prevent financial exploitation.