AB 63 modifies Nevada's civil action process for individuals wrongfully convicted. It clarifies that only people "not currently in custody" may file such lawsuits (previously using "incarcerated"). The bill also changes the $100,000 annual cap on relief to apply to *all* court-awarded benefits - including attorney fees, education costs, health coverage, reentry programs, and "other relief" - rather than just specific items as under current law. This ensures all non-monetary support provided through wrongful conviction claims stays within the same annual limit. The changes apply to cases filed after the bill's effective date.
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.
AB 291 amends Nevada law to prevent courts from considering any previously sealed criminal records when reviewing petitions to seal new convictions. Specifically, it removes an exception allowing courts to use sealed proceedings (like prior arrests or dismissals) as a factor in deciding whether to grant a new sealing petition for a different offense. This change directly affects individuals seeking to seal additional criminal records, ensuring that sealed records are treated as if they never occurred for all future sealing decisions. The law applies to petitions filed on or after October 1, 2025, and makes the "never occurred" effect of sealing more comprehensive by prohibiting courts from referencing sealed cases in subsequent proceedings.
AB 303 requires contractors working on public-funded broadband, telecommunication, or fiber optic projects to follow the same rules as traditional public works projects. Specifically, it mandates that contractors submit worker wage and employment records to both the overseeing government agency and the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank’s Board of Directors. This applies to any project using public money and managed by a government body, even if it wouldn’t normally be classified as a public work. The bill directly affects contractors and subcontractors on these infrastructure projects by extending existing labor and record-keeping requirements.
AB 529 requires solar energy facilities over 1 megawatt (not directly selling to their own end-users) located within rural electric utility service areas to purchase their on-site operational energy ("station power") from those utilities. It mandates these facilities must follow the utility’s established rules, rates, and policies, and grant the utility access to measure their energy usage. The bill applies to facilities operating after January 1, 2026, and defines "rural electric utilities" as co-ops, nonprofits, or municipal utilities serving fewer than 100,000 meters. This directly affects solar developers in rural Nevada areas with local electric service providers. The policy aims to integrate new solar generation with existing local utility infrastructure.
AB 302 requires courts in criminal cases or abuse/neglect proceedings to allow minor or vulnerable witnesses to use certified facility dogs for emotional support during testimony, unless the court determines it would unfairly prejudice the defendant. It also mandates that public accommodations and transportation providers admit people accompanied by facility dogs or dogs in training, similar to existing service animal protections. Facility dogs must be certified by organizations recognized by Assistance Dogs International or equivalent bodies. This bill directly affects witnesses in legal proceedings and public businesses, creating new accessibility requirements for emotional support animals in court settings.
SB 202 amends Nevada laws defining housebreaking and unlawful occupancy by making it a crime to intentionally procure or offer a false or forged written rental agreement to commit either offense. The bill directly affects individuals attempting to illegally occupy vacant properties by using fake rental documents to falsely claim permission. Key provisions add this specific act to the definitions of housebreaking (NRS 205.0813) and unlawful occupancy (NRS 205.0817), with penalties including gross misdemeanors for first offenses and category D felonies for repeat violations. The law aims to prevent fraudulent use of rental agreements to circumvent property access laws.
SB 180 increases insurance requirements for specific Nevada motor carriers. It mandates that fully regulated carriers transporting only freight, and other common/contract/private carriers using vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or more for intrastate freight, must maintain liability insurance or bonds. The minimum coverage starts at $1 million on January 1, 2026, rising to $1.25 million by 2028 and $1.5 million by 2030. The bill also requires the Department to create a separate, lower insurance category for vehicles under 26,000 pounds. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, for administrative purposes, with full implementation beginning in 2026.
SB 31 clarifies deadlines and notice requirements for water rights claims in Nevada. It removes the December 31, 2027, deadline for federal agencies to submit proof of their water rights claims (as they are exempt under federal law), while requiring them to prove claims by a future date set by the State Engineer. The bill updates notice rules for 2028 onward to explicitly state that federal agencies must submit proof of reserved water rights, alongside other claimants. This directly affects federal agencies managing water rights in Nevada, as well as state agencies administering water adjudication. The changes aim to align state procedures with federal consent under 43 U.S.C. § 666.
SB 383 revises Nevada's juvenile justice laws to change how community service is structured, modify driving restrictions for youth, and adjust penalties for truancy. It updates the definition of community service to prioritize activities that build job skills, enhance community connections, and develop life skills - replacing older requirements with a focus on employability. The bill removes the rule that additional driving license suspensions must follow previous ones consecutively and eliminates mandatory fines for first-time truancy cases, allowing courts to instead order up to 20 hours of community service. These changes directly affect juveniles under court supervision, juvenile courts, and community service programs authorized to oversee such work.
SB 287 requires contractors and subcontractors working on Nevada public works projects to track daily and weekly work hours (including overtime) and the address of workers who have a driver's license or identification card. It also modifies confidentiality rules, allowing specific labor committees or trust funds to inspect these records - previously kept private. This change applies to all public works contracts in Nevada and does not impose new costs on state or local governments. The bill maintains existing protections for workers who choose not to share gender or ethnicity information.
SB 311 requires alarm companies (those selling, installing, or monitoring alarm systems) to either repair a defective system or refund prepaid fees within a reasonable time after a customer reports a problem. It specifically applies to customers with ongoing monthly monitoring contracts. If an alarm company cancels the contract due to a system issue, it cannot charge penalties, fees, or forfeit deposits. Violating these requirements is defined as a deceptive trade practice under Nevada law. The law takes effect for new contracts starting October 1, 2025.
