Revises provisions relating to notaries public. (BDR 19-879)

AB 189 revises Nevada’s notary public laws to clarify how oaths and affirmations are administered. It defines "oath" as a religious pledge and "affirmation" as a secular equivalent, stating both have identical legal effect. The bill allows individuals to choose either option for any required oath or affirmation, and permits them to be provided in writing, orally, or via other equivalent communication methods. This applies to legal proceedings (like depositions) and office assumptions where a pledge is mandatory, directly affecting notaries public and people needing to swear or affirm in Nevada. The changes align with existing law without creating new requirements or costs.