AB 305 limits healthcare providers to charging no more than $10 for filling out forms required by employers under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It directly affects employees taking FMLA leave for their own serious health condition, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or caring for a veteran/Armed Forces member with a serious injury. The bill prohibits providers from charging more than $10 for these specific certification forms, which employers may require for qualifying leave. This is a straightforward fee cap with no fiscal impact on state or local governments.
AB 214 expands Nevada's Educational Choice Scholarship Program by broadening eligibility to include students with individualized education programs, siblings of current recipients, military-connected families, and children of first responders. It raises the income threshold for eligibility from 300% to 400% of the federal poverty level and requires scholarship organizations to award grants in a specific priority order. The bill significantly increases tax credits for donors: raising the annual cap from $6.66 million to $30 million for fiscal year 2025-2026 (with 110% annual increases after), and adding a new insurance premium tax credit for insurers donating to the program. All grants must be at least $1,000, directly affecting low-to-moderate-income families seeking private school options.
AB 253 expands civil liability immunity to healthcare providers working under specific agreements between hospitals and the U.S. Armed Forces. It revises Nevada law to define "immune contractor" as including any person authorized to provide care under agreements permitted by NRS 449.2455 (which allows hospitals to partner with the military for care). This means these providers, like military-affiliated medical staff in hospital settings, will be shielded from lawsuits for certain actions or omissions related to their work. The bill directly affects hospitals and medical personnel participating in these military-care partnerships. The change modifies NRS 41.0307's definition of "immune contractor" without altering existing immunity for other contractors.
SB 308 standardizes fee waivers for eligible students enrolled in the Nevada System of Higher Education. It expands existing waivers to cover registration, laboratory, and other mandatory fees for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs, applying to groups including active Nevada National Guard members (and recruits), veterans with Purple Hearts, families of fallen service members, homeless students, and Native American tribal members or descendants. Students using these waivers must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be deemed Nevada residents for fee purposes. The bill also allows National Guard members to reassign waivers to spouses or children after reenlistment, subject to specific usage limits.
SB 148 creates special Nevada license plates for veterans who served on a military unit awarded the Presidential Unit Citation during the action for which the citation was given. The Department of Motor Vehicles must design unique plate styles per military branch based on the unit citation ribbon, allowing eligible veterans to apply for up to two sets for personal vehicles at no extra cost beyond standard fees. Veterans with service-connected disabilities may add the international symbol of access to their plates, granting exemption from state and local parking fees (including meters) and access to handicapped parking spots. The bill also exempts these plates from standard special plate limitations, such as minimum application requirements and design restrictions.
AB 455 modifies Nevada property tax exemptions to benefit veterans and homeowners with flags. It expands the definition of exempt "household goods" to include unattached flags and flagpoles (not fixed to property), aligning with existing exemptions for items like clothing and furniture. For veterans with service-connected disabilities or their surviving spouses, the bill increases their existing property tax exemption by the assessed value of any flagpole attached to their property as a fixture or improvement. These changes directly affect Nevada veterans claiming tax exemptions and homeowners displaying flags or flagpoles.
AB 532 consolidates multiple existing fee waiver programs at the University of Nevada into a single unified system. It applies to students meeting specific eligibility criteria (such as being a Nevada National Guard member, veteran's family member, homeless student, or descendant of a Native American tribal member) enrolled in eligible undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The bill requires students to complete the FAFSA if eligible, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and apply all non-loan financial aid before the waiver covers remaining fees. It excludes trade/vocational programs and ensures current waiver holders can continue using their existing waivers for non-covered programs until July 1, 2029.
SB 232 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City, Nevada. The bill requires the VFW post to submit two reports detailing how the funds are spent - by December 2026 and September 2027 - to the Interim Finance Committee. Any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This bill directly affects the Evans-Kendall VFW Post 8071 and benefits veterans and community members in Virginia City.
SJR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to take action supporting the therapeutic use of specific psychedelic compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine for mental health conditions. It cites FDA Breakthrough Therapy designations and clinical trial results showing promising outcomes for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. The resolution specifically references studies demonstrating significant symptom reduction in veterans and patients with mental health disorders. It does not create new laws or regulations but calls on federal lawmakers to advance research and access for these treatments.
AB 300 appropriates $750,000 from Nevada's State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City. The funds directly support the VFW Post in building a facility serving local veterans and community members. The bill requires the VFW Post to submit two spending reports (by December 2026 and September 2027) and mandates that any unspent funds revert to the state by September 17, 2027. This is a straightforward funding allocation with specific accountability measures, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.
