Sen. Dina Neal

Maddy summaryThis bill revises Nevada's high school sports regulations by prohibiting the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) from retaliating against schools or individuals advocating for policies. It bans athletic recruitment (e.g., schools recruiting students specifically for sports) and requires the NIAA to investigate violations, making recruited students ineligible to compete for a season. The bill also updates eligibility rules: students transferring due to military status, lottery school enrollment, or pre-10th grade transfers gain immediate eligibility, while schools cannot impose stricter rules than NIAA regulations. Finally, it clarifies appeal processes for disputes over eligibility or decisions.

Maddy summarySB 334 requires offenders in correctional employment programs to be paid a progressively increasing percentage of the state minimum wage, reaching full minimum wage by July 1, 2029. It also mandates that wages for offenders in conservation camps must equal or exceed the state minimum wage starting in 2029. The bill requires the Legislative Auditor to conduct annual audits from 2025 to 2029 to ensure compliance with these wage standards. This directly affects offenders working in state correctional facilities and conservation camps, as well as state agencies managing these employment programs.

Maddy summarySB 160 moves Nevada's Equal Rights Commission from the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to the Office of the Attorney General. It requires the Attorney General to appoint five Commission members and an Administrator by July 1, 2025, with members mandated to represent diverse groups including race, disability, and gender identity. The bill updates Nevada's anti-discrimination laws to explicitly protect "protective hairstyles" (like braids and afros) and define "race" to include hair texture, while setting an 18-month deadline for resolving housing discrimination complaints. These changes affect the Commission's structure, appointment process, and enforcement of protections in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

Maddy summarySB 121 revises Nevada's rules for homeowners' associations (HOAs) in common-interest communities. It prohibits HOAs from requiring new homeowners to install full landscaping in back yards before 36 months after purchase (though a thin rock layer may be required after 18 months), bans late fees for the first 30 days past due, and stops HOAs from reporting past-due payments to credit agencies. The bill also prevents HOAs from charging for oil stains not on driveways and restricts parking bans for vehicles with commercial advertisements (excluding explicit content, which must be obscured). Additionally, it mandates HOAs to notify all owners of management agreement terminations via email and posted notice.

Maddy summarySB 331 revises Nevada education laws to improve school safety and student support. It requires the Director of the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment to create and post online complaint procedures for discrimination, bullying, or cyberbullying incidents in public schools. The bill also mandates the State Board of Education to expand its parental involvement policy to specifically include support for students with disabilities, those from low-income backgrounds, and historically underserved communities. Additionally, it requires school districts to implement a step-by-step discipline system that rates offenses by severity and triggers intervention when specific thresholds are met. These changes directly affect public schools, administrators, parents, and students across Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 333 appropriates $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $290,000 for FY 2026-2027 from the State General Fund to the Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board. The funds are designated for the Board's personnel, operating, equipment, travel, and consulting expenses. The Board must submit two expenditure reports (by December 2026 and September 2027) and return any unused funds to the State General Fund by specified deadlines. This bill provides funding with reporting requirements but does not create new policies or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 391 limits corporate ownership of residential properties in Nevada. It caps the annual purchase of residential units by corporations, limited-liability companies, and their affiliates at 100 units total per year, with exceptions for new construction, mobile homes, and apartment buildings. Entities must register with the Secretary of State before purchasing and submit a registration certificate to county recorders when filing deeds. The bill also requires the creation of a public registry of such entities and establishes enforcement through the Attorney General. These provisions apply to corporate entities but exclude family trust companies and housing authorities.

Maddy summarySB 199 requires AI companies in Nevada to register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection and comply with specific regulations. It mandates that AI-generated legal documents be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use, prohibits using AI-generated human images for paid services, and requires social media platforms to obtain user opt-in before using search data to train AI systems. The bill also directs employers to report AI-related job losses, mandates county recorders to verify identities against AI fraud, and requires law enforcement agencies to develop AI usage policies. These provisions directly affect AI developers, legal service providers, social media platforms, employers, and government agencies operating within Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 390 modifies Nevada's child support enforcement procedures. It changes the requirement for district attorneys or child support agencies to report non-compliance to the DMV from mandatory to discretionary, while prohibiting reports if license suspension would hinder a person's employment. The bill also raises the threshold for considering someone "in arrears" from immediate payment failure to delinquency of six months or failure to provide court-ordered medical insurance for a child. These changes align with federal requirements and maintain existing procedures for suspending hunting/fishing licenses through the Department of Wildlife. The bill directly affects parents owing child support, enforcement agencies, and state licensing departments.

Maddy summarySB 393 revises Nevada's Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act to adjust eligibility for residents in North Las Vegas affected by ground sinking. It changes the required property ownership date from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and allows descendants of former owners to exchange vacant lots for new lots. The bill provides a property tax reduction until July 1, 2057, tax exemptions for transfers, and requires a lien on new homes if sold within five years to repay mortgage assistance. Additionally, it clarifies neighborhood boundaries, allocates $26 million in state funds, and redirects Community Development Block Grant funds toward relocation expenses.