AB 520 revises Nevada adoption laws to strengthen background checks for staff at child-placing agencies (nonprofits that place children for adoption). It requires all employees, volunteers, and contractors at these agencies to undergo background investigations every five years, mandates agencies to maintain records of these checks, and allows the Division of Child and Family Services to deny licenses to agencies that fail to comply. The bill also permits sharing information from the State Register for Adoptions without a natural parent’s consent in special situations and allows prospective adoptive parents to attend hearings remotely via technology if they live out of state. These changes directly affect adoption agencies, their staff, and individuals seeking adoption records or involved in adoption proceedings.
AB 562 funds the Office of the Secretary of State with $22.5 million for ongoing replacement of Nevada's voter registration and elections management system, $749,000 for system implementation consulting, and $3.5 million to connect automatic voter registration agencies. These funds come from the State General Fund and are specifically designated for election technology infrastructure. All funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. The bill directly affects election operations and agency connectivity for voter registration in Nevada.
AB 565 appropriates $5,175,367 from the State General Fund to the Nevada Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts. The funds are specifically for implementing a statewide electronic filing system across Nevada’s trial courts. The bill requires all funds to be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects Nevada’s trial court operations by enabling digital document processing.
AB 554 revises Nevada's Grant Matching Account rules to prevent unused funds from reverting to the State General Fund at year-end. Specifically, it changes the requirement that uncommitted funds must revert by June 30 of odd-numbered years, instead requiring all remaining balance to carry forward to the next fiscal year. This affects the Nevada Grant Matching Program, which provides funds to state agencies, local governments, tribes, and nonprofits to meet federal grant matching requirements. The change simplifies financial administration by eliminating annual reversion of unspent funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with no fiscal impact on state or local government.
AB 102 revises Nevada's emergency medical services (EMS) regulations. It allows health districts covering counties with populations between 100,000 and 700,000 (like Washoe County) to elect, via majority vote of their district board of health, to regulate EMS locally - similar to how Clark County (population over 700,000) currently does. The bill also lowers the minimum age for EMS certification from 18 to 16 (with required qualifications) and permits trainees to ride ambulances during supervised training without full licensure, provided the ambulance is properly staffed and the trainee isn’t driving or providing patient care. These changes directly affect EMS providers, trainees, and local health districts managing EMS oversight.
AB 586 allocates $16.2 million in supplemental state funds to cover unexpected costs for disability service providers. It specifically addresses unanticipated shortfalls in payments to providers serving clients through Nevada's Rural, Desert, and Sierra Regional Centers (for developmental services) and Home- and Community-Based Personal Care programs. The funding supplements previously approved 2023 appropriations and does not alter service eligibility, program structure, or create new benefits. This is a purely fiscal measure to cover existing contractual obligations.
AB 559 provides a $1,250,690 supplemental appropriation from the State General Fund to the Office of the Extradition Coordinator within the Attorney General's office. It addresses an unanticipated shortfall in costs related to extradition services, which are the expenses incurred when Nevada returns individuals to other states for criminal prosecution. This funding supplements an earlier appropriation made in the 2023 budget (Chapter 209, Statutes of Nevada 2023) and directly affects the Office of the Extradition Coordinator's operational budget. The bill has no impact on local government and becomes effective immediately upon passage.
AB 555 caps out-of-pocket costs for prescription insulin under private health insurance policies at $35 for a 30-day supply, directly affecting insured individuals with diabetes (including type I, II, and gestational diabetes). It prohibits insurers from charging more than this amount regardless of the specific insulin drug prescribed, while requiring coverage to align with standard policy terms for other treatments. The bill excludes coverage for Medicaid/CHIP recipients and government employees (including their dependents), and allows the Insurance Commissioner to penalize non-compliant insurers. This policy change takes effect immediately without additional state or local costs.
AB 573 allocates $13.58 million from the State General Fund to the Nevada Department of Education to fund the Incentivizing Pathways to Teaching Grant Program. This program, established under NRS 391A.705, provides financial incentives to support individuals entering teaching careers, directly affecting prospective teachers and educator training initiatives. The bill requires all funds to be committed for expenditure by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. The funding is part of the state budget and becomes effective July 1, 2025.
AB 230 creates Nevada's participation in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, allowing licensed professionals from other compact states to practice in Nevada under the same conditions as Nevada-licensed providers. It requires practitioners to hold an active license in their home state, have no recent disciplinary actions, and notify the Compact Commission, while also enabling telehealth practice across member states. The bill modifies Nevada's confidentiality rules to permit sharing of complaint information with the Compact's data system, and deems practice under the Compact equivalent to holding a Nevada license for legal authority and protections. This primarily affects audiologists and speech-language pathologists seeking cross-state practice opportunities.
SB 76 creates the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Securities Fraud in Nevada. The fund uses money from securities enforcement actions (like fines or settlements) to compensate victims who were awarded restitution by a court but never received the full payment. Victims can apply directly to the Securities Division Administrator for compensation, and must reimburse the fund if they later receive restitution from the offender. The bill also updates rules for how the fund is managed, including requiring annual reports to the legislature and setting eligibility criteria for compensation. This directly affects victims of securities fraud and the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's Office.
AB 572 appropriates specific funds from the State General Fund to Nevada's Department of Corrections for equipment replacement and purchase at five conservation camps. It allocates $317 annually for Pioche Camp's small equipment, $1,590 annually for Jean Camp's small equipment, $3,786 annually for Carlin Camp's small equipment, and fixed amounts for specific replacements (e.g., $59,240 for Stewart Camp's dishwasher, $38,503 for Pioche's laundry equipment). The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 2026-2027, with unspent balances reverting to the State General Fund. This is a routine funding measure directly affecting correctional camp operations and state budget management.
