AB 185: Revises provisions relating to child care. (BDR 10-187) - Nevada

Reprint 2 → As Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was finalized into law (As Enrolled) after being a reprinted draft. The main substantive change is the addition of a new subsection that clarifies that owners and tenants must still follow existing rules about nuisances, common areas, parking, signage, and traffic, even when operating a small child care business. A new definition was also added to specify exactly what counts as a 'licensed child care facility' for this law.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on allowing small child care facilities (5-12 children) to operate in condos and apartments, but the final version adds specific conditions on how they must operate regarding community rules and defines the facility size limit more clearly.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that child care operators must still comply with existing governing document rules regarding nuisances, common areas, parking, signage, and traffic.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'licensed child care facility' to mean a facility licensed under NRS 432A that cares for 5 to 12 children.

TECHNICAL

Changed the text from a draft reprint to the final enrolled version, including updating the header and consolidating the list of deleted sections.

As Introduced → Reprint 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill now specifically targets common-interest communities with age restrictions (55+ communities) and limits the new childcare rules to facilities serving 5 to 12 children. It clarifies that these communities can still impose conditions on childcare operations as long as they match state licensing standards. Additionally, the bill explicitly allows tenants to operate these smaller licensed facilities in their rental units unless their lease forbids it.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from all licensed childcare facilities to only those serving 5-12 children, and its application to common-interest communities was modified to explicitly include age-restricted communities while preserving their ability to set specific conditions.

SCOPE

The definition of affected childcare facilities was narrowed to those providing care for at least 5 but not more than 12 children.

ELIGIBILITY

The rules now explicitly apply to age-restricted common-interest communities (55+), whereas previously they were excluded or ambiguous.

Tenants are now explicitly authorized to operate licensed childcare facilities (5-12 children) in their rental units unless their specific lease agreement prohibits it.

REQUIREMENT

Age-restricted communities are authorized to impose specific conditions or restrictions on childcare facilities within their communities, provided those restrictions align with state licensing standards.

Reprint 1 → Reprint 2 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was reprinted after amendments adopted on May 19, 2025, expanding its scope to allow tenants (not just owners) to operate licensed child care facilities in common-interest communities. The amendments also added new restrictions and requirements for unit-owners' associations, including limits on the number of facilities allowed and insurance requirements.

Scope change

The bill now applies to both unit owners and tenants, and includes new exemptions for communities housing older persons and those with shared interior walls.

ELIGIBILITY

Added authorization for tenants to operate licensed child care facilities, not just unit owners

Added exemptions for communities housing older persons and those with units sharing interior walls

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for unit-owners' associations to limit the number of child care facilities and require insurance coverage

Removed requirement that outdoor play space must be within 1 mile of an accessible park or school

Removed age restriction exemption requiring 50% of residents to be 50 years or older

DEFINITION

Added new definition for 'housing for older persons' referencing federal law

Revises provisions relating to child care. (BDR 10-187)

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