SB 6 amends Nevada's Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act to revise a program relocating residents from sinking homes in North Las Vegas. It changes eligibility to require property ownership as of August 1, 2025 (instead of 2023), clarifies neighborhood boundaries, and allows vacant lot owners or descendants to participate. The bill appropriates $25 million from the State General Fund to cover relocation costs, provides 5-year property tax abatements for new homes, and establishes procedures for lien management and mortgage transfers. It directly affects single-family homeowners and vacant lot owners in the Windsor Park neighborhood whose properties are damaged by ground subsidence. The program requires the Housing Division to provide quarterly reports to the legislature and administer the property exchange process.
SB 468 allocates $17 million from the State General Fund to the State Public Charter School Authority specifically for transporting students enrolled in charter schools. This funding covers direct transportation costs and supports charter schools in meeting their transportation needs under existing law. The bill requires all allocated funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unused balance reverting to the State General Fund by that date. The measure became law on July 1, 2025, after passing with strong legislative support.
SB 400 ensures continuity of special education services for students with disabilities who transfer schools. It requires schools to provide comparable services to the previous Individualized Education Program (IEP) during transition, until a new IEP is adopted (for in-state transfers) or an evaluation and new IEP are completed (for out-of-state transfers). The bill also mandates that teachers must pass subject-specific competency tests and obtain Department of Education endorsements to teach music or art in most schools, with exceptions for small districts (under 200,000 students) and very small schools (under 500 students), plus temporary exemptions during teacher shortages. These changes align Nevada’s policies with federal special education requirements and update teacher certification standards.
SB 100 strengthens election accountability in Nevada by making it a felony for election officials to miss statutory deadlines, punishable by up to 4 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. It requires officials to notify the Secretary of State and Attorney General if they cannot meet deadlines, and allows the Secretary to petition courts to take over duties if officials fail. The bill also expands approval requirements to voting system vendors, mandating Secretary of State approval before cities or counties can switch vendors. These changes aim to ensure timely election administration and system reliability for voters and local election officials.
SB 428 updates residency requirements for public officials, requiring them to maintain actual residence in their district for the entire term - not just at election time. It allows any voter to file a challenge if an incumbent no longer resides there, and makes proof of a candidate’s residency a public record (excluding confidential details). These changes apply to all state and local elected officials, including legislators, county officers, and city leaders. The bill modifies existing rules about vacancies, candidate qualifications, and challenge procedures for public office.
SB 156 creates the Office for the Prevention of Gun Violence within Nevada's Attorney General's Office. The Office will be led by a Director appointed by the Attorney General and will focus on increasing public awareness of gun safety laws, developing educational materials on safe storage and responsible ownership, and collaborating with researchers to build data resources. It will maintain a statewide resource bank of gun violence data and may award grants to local organizations for prevention initiatives. The Attorney General must submit biennial reports to the Legislature on the Office's activities and effectiveness.
SB 71 requires local governments and state agencies to post purchasing information online, including what goods/services they buy and how to get contract opportunities. It abolishes Clark County's Regional Business Development Advisory Council and creates the Nevada Diverse Business Advisory Council, which includes representatives from counties with populations over 100,000, cities over 7,000, school districts, and other entities. The new council must recommend policies to promote contracts with businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, or those identifying as LGBTQ+. These changes apply directly to all Nevada local governments, state agencies, and the newly formed council.
SB 358 requires most Nevada state and local government offices to accept debit cards, credit cards, checks, or electronic payments for business-related fees, taxes, or debts. It directly affects businesses that pay government charges, ensuring they can use modern payment methods instead of cash alone. Exceptions include payments to specific agencies like the Department of Taxation, Cannabis Compliance Board, and courts. Government entities may still offer cash or money orders at their discretion but must accept the mandated electronic options. The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law on June 9, 2025.
AB 105 prohibits firearm possession within 100 feet of election sites (including polling places, vote-counting locations, and ballot boxes) in Nevada, except for specific exceptions like law enforcement officers, security personnel, or individuals on private property within that zone. It requires election officials to post clear signage marking the 100-foot buffer zone and establishes penalties: a gross misdemeanor for most violations, or a felony if firearms are carried with intent to disrupt voting. The law directly affects voters, election workers, and anyone near polling locations during voting hours. Key provisions include the 100-foot buffer, mandatory signage, and exceptions for lawful firearm carriers traveling to or from private property within the zone.
AB 352 creates a new licensing system for small home-based businesses selling cosmetics and food in Nevada, directly affecting individuals who make and sell these products from their homes. It exempts cottage cosmetics operations (with annual sales under $100,000) from full state licensing requirements but requires them to apply for a state license, pay fees, and register with the Department of Agriculture. Similarly, it revises rules for cottage food operations (also capped at $100,000 annual sales), allowing online/in-person sales and requiring state licensing instead of local health authority registration. The bill also increases the sales cap for craft food operations from $35,000 to $100,000 annually and includes federal compliance requirements for child support checks.
SB 275 revises Nevada's domestic relations laws to protect children and parents in custody disputes. It prohibits courts from removing children from a capable parent or restricting parent-child contact solely to improve relationships, and bans requiring "reunification treatment" (therapy to reconnect children with rejected parents) without specific court findings of safety and effectiveness. The bill also sets strict standards for admitting domestic violence or child abuse evidence in custody cases, requiring expert testimony from professionals with relevant clinical experience, not forensic expertise. Additionally, it mandates ongoing training for family court judges on domestic violence, child abuse, and best practices. These changes directly affect parents, children, and judges in custody proceedings involving domestic violence allegations.
AB 335 requires school districts to appoint an administrator to support English learner students and mandates principals to consult this administrator when creating school improvement plans. The bill specifically directs schools with 10%+ English learners to prioritize closing achievement gaps between these students and proficient peers, setting quantitative goals for their progress. It also requires all teachers to complete English language acquisition training by 2030 and mandates that student data for newcomers be disaggregated without negatively affecting school or staff performance ratings. The bill repeals an outdated requirement for corrective action plans in schools with low English learner achievement. These changes directly affect school districts, principals, teachers, and English learner students across Nevada.
