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SB 84 Nevada Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Revises provisions relating to domestic violence. (BDR 40-488)

SB 84 requires domestic violence treatment programs in Nevada to use evidence-based curricula and materials, including a mandatory victim safety module. It mandates that programs assess participants through supervisor evaluations and follow proven methods for treatment. The bill also allows out-of-state programs to be certified if they serve Nevada residents ordered by Nevada courts to participate. These changes apply to all certified domestic violence treatment programs operating in Nevada, directly affecting providers and participants in these services.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates evidence-based treatment with victim safety module, improving rehabilitation quality and victim protection in domestic violence cases, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed May 26, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Enrolled · 5 edits · May 26, 2025
MODERATE
SB 84 amends Nevada's domestic violence treatment program regulations to require that all programs use evidence-based curricula and instructional materials, include a victim safety module, and base program design on participant assessments. The bill also allows out-of-state programs to become certified in Nevada to treat residents ordered by Nevada courts to participate in treatment.
Scope change
The bill expands regulatory requirements for domestic violence treatment programs and adds provisions for cross-state program certification.
REQUIREMENT

Requires all domestic violence treatment programs to use evidence-based curriculum and instructional materials.

Mandates that programs include a specific module focused on victim safety.

Requires programs to be based on assessments conducted by treatment supervisors or providers.

SCOPE

Allows out-of-state treatment programs to become certified in Nevada to treat residents ordered by Nevada courts to participate in treatment.

TIMELINE

Sets October 1, 2025 as the effective date for most provisions, with earlier implementation allowed for regulatory adoption and administrative tasks.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · Assembly May 19, 2025

How they voted

20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Apr 15, 2025
D Democratic12
12 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican8
8 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 26, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor.
executive
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate. To enrollment.
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
From committee: Do pass. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time.
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services. To printer.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.