AB 331 allocates $220,000 for each of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years from Nevada’s State General Fund to expand a biennial survey of youth health risks. The funds will be distributed via grants to Nevada colleges and universities to enhance the state’s implementation of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, a survey model developed by the CDC. The bill requires all allocated funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with unspent balances reverting to the State General Fund. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting public health agencies and higher education institutions administering the survey.
AB 12 clarifies and tightens procedural requirements for appealing unemployment benefit decisions in Nevada. It requires appellants to serve a petition on the Employment Security Division Administrator within 45 days of filing their case, with strict compliance to Nevada's civil procedure rules. If the petition is defective or improperly served, the Administrator can move to dismiss the case, and appellants must correct errors within 10 business days - failure to do so automatically results in dismissal. This directly affects individuals challenging unemployment benefit denials and the state's Employment Security Division. The law applies to all petitions filed after its effective date (June 11, 2025).
AB 428 requires most health insurance plans in Nevada to cover fertility preservation services for individuals diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer who face infertility from the cancer or its treatment. This coverage must include medically necessary procedures as defined by established medical guidelines, such as egg or sperm freezing before cancer treatment begins. Insurers affiliated with religious organizations may exclude this coverage if they provide written notice to insureds about the exemption. The law applies to private health plans, Medicaid, and state/local government employee health insurance, with enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner for non-compliance.
AB 475 appropriates $18 million to Clark County and $7 million to the City of Reno from the State General Fund specifically for eviction diversion programs. These funds can be used to support tenant assistance programs preventing evictions or to cover administrative costs (capped at 10% of each allocation). The bill requires both entities to submit detailed expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 2026 and September 2027, and mandates that any unspent funds revert to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. The legislation directly affects renters in Clark County and Reno facing eviction by funding local prevention efforts.
AB 542 revises Nevada's requirements for medical care provided to women in state correctional facilities. It removes the previous mandate for annual pelvic exams and mammograms, instead requiring these services to align with community medical standards and national guidelines. The bill also mandates that the Department of Corrections provide incarcerated women with sufficient feminine hygiene products (including preferred types upon request) and conduct intake assessments covering gynecological care needs. These changes directly affect all women incarcerated in Nevada's correctional system, ensuring their medical care follows established community practices rather than fixed schedules.
AB 514 requires Nevada's Medicaid program to cover therapeutic group homes for individuals with serious mental illnesses. This directly affects Medicaid recipients who need community-based mental health care, expanding access beyond current coverage. The bill defines "therapeutic group home" as a community-based living arrangement supporting independent living for these individuals and mandates the state to establish coverage methods, seek necessary federal waivers, and apply for Medicaid plan amendments to secure funding. It does not change existing Medicaid eligibility but adds a specific service category to required coverage under federal funding rules.
AB 169 requires most Nevada health insurance policies (including Medicaid) to cover habilitative and rehabilitative speech therapy for stuttering treatment for individuals under age 26. Insurers cannot impose annual visit limits, deny coverage based on the cause of stuttering, or apply medical management techniques like prior authorization for this specific therapy. The law applies to standard health insurance plans but excludes policies covering only a single disease or limited benefit. This coverage becomes mandatory for new or renewed policies on or after January 1, 2026.
AB 504 requires businesses selling hemp products intended for human consumption (without a cannabis license) to display a clear sign stating they lack a cannabis license and the location isn’t a cannabis establishment. It also prohibits making false claims about license status or the product’s nature in advertising. The law directly affects unlicensed hemp product sellers, particularly in retail or direct-to-consumer settings. Violations are classified as deceptive trade practices under Nevada law, subjecting offenders to civil and criminal penalties. The bill does not apply to hemp products containing only approved hemp components without other hemp.
AB 356 requires Nevada's Governor to include in the state budget any salary amounts agreed upon in collective bargaining agreements for state employees, unless impracticable, in which case a justification report must be submitted with the budget. It shortens negotiation deadlines (starting by April 1 instead of October 1 in even years), adjusts mediator request timelines, and moves arbitration decisions to September and December (from February and March). The bill also advances the Economic Forum's revenue report deadline from December 3 to November 15 each even year. These changes directly affect state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and the Governor's budget process.
AB 301 increases the maximum annual compensation for members of boards overseeing certain community improvement districts. Specifically, it raises the cap from $6,000 to $14,500 per year for board members in districts that require property owners to connect to their sewer systems and serve at least 5,000 connections. This change applies only to districts providing storm drainage, sewer, refuse collection, or water services, and requires a majority board vote for implementation. The increase takes effect after the next biennial election, affecting local government budgets but not the state.
AB 467 allows courts to order involuntary mental health treatment for criminal defendants found incompetent who pose a danger to themselves or others, provided treatment is needed to regain competence. It creates new options for treatment in county jails (for Clark and Washoe Counties) instead of separate facilities, requires better record-sharing between providers, and exempts mental health staff from following psychiatric advance directives in these cases. The bill directly affects criminal defendants, mental health facilities, county governments (responsible for transportation costs), and juvenile courts handling child placements. Key mechanisms include court-ordered admission criteria, jail-based treatment facilities, and updated data tracking for defendants in mental health facilities.
SB 262 transfers administration of Nevada’s Graduate Medical Education Grant Program from the Office of Science to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS). It requires medical institutions receiving grants to obtain DHS approval before eliminating or reducing residency training programs, with criteria including demonstrating reduced patient need and no negative impact on healthcare provider availability. The bill expands grant eligibility to include programs exceeding Medicare-funded resident slots and allows DHS to provide limited grants for new program development and staffing. It also directs DHS to explore using Medicaid funding to support residency programs, effective as of its passage and signing into law on June 10, 2025.
