Maddy summaryAB 188 revises Nevada's Public Employees' Benefits Program to improve transparency and expand eligibility for health insurance subsidies. It requires the Program's Board to annually report (by August 31 of even years) on the typical cost of health insurance for retirees, enabling better budget planning. The bill also expands subsidy eligibility to state employees hired on or after January 1, 2012 - previously ineligible - subject to 15 years of continuous service. Additionally, it simplifies reinstating health coverage for retirees by removing restrictions on coverage gaps and allowing enrollment during any open period, while maintaining subsidy access. These changes directly affect current and future state retirees and their beneficiaries.
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Maddy summaryAB 414 requires employers at qualifying "large hybrid environment facilities" (defined as 10,000+ square feet where workers face outdoor elements >50% of shifts) with over 15 employees to add specific air quality protections to their written safety programs. Key provisions mandate turning off vehicle engines during loading/unloading (except refrigerated units), monitoring air quality every 4 hours, and implementing ventilation if unsafe levels are detected. Exemptions cover law enforcement, emergency responders, waste management, towing services, and state agencies. The bill was passed by both chambers in June 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on June 11, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.
Maddy summaryAB 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.
Maddy summaryAB 204 prohibits health care providers and collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, making any such reported debt void. It bans aggressive collection tactics like wage garnishment, bank account seizures, and liens on primary homes, and requires a 180-day waiting period before "extraordinary" actions (such as selling debt or denying care) can begin. Health care entities must include these restrictions in contracts with collection agencies and refund overpayments if financial assistance later covers the debt. The bill applies directly to medical debtors in Nevada and empowers the Attorney General to enforce violations.
Maddy summaryAB 415 updates Nevada's rules for handling abandoned vehicles. It raises the value threshold for issuing a junk certificate from $200 to $500 and allows property owners or law enforcement to place a 5-day notice on unregistered abandoned vehicles with unknown owners, which exempts them from having to identify the owner or send removal notices. The bill also requires tow operators to wait 48 hours after storage before disposing of such vehicles and prohibits them from falsely reporting their location to law enforcement to secure towing jobs. These changes primarily affect tow operators, property owners, and law enforcement agencies dealing with abandoned vehicles.
Maddy summaryAB 289 authorizes Nevada's Board of Regents to establish a required financial literacy course within the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes the University of Nevada. This bill directly affects public universities in Nevada by giving the Board of Regents the authority to create such a course of study. The key provision adds language to Nevada law allowing the Board to prescribe financial literacy as part of the curriculum. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 5, 2025, and became Chapter 284.
Maddy summaryAB 392 requires counties and county agencies to negotiate in good faith with tribal governments when entering agreements for shared services (like public safety or infrastructure) on tribal land. It mandates that such agreements must be "conditional," prohibiting tribal governments from waiving legal protections (sovereign immunity) and allowing counties to terminate agreements with 90 days’ written notice if tribes miss payments, fail to respond to requests, block access to tribal land, or create conflicting agreements. The bill directly affects tribal governments and county governing bodies in Nevada, updating existing laws (NRS 277.080-277.180) to ensure fairer collaboration. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, with no state-level fiscal impact.
Maddy summaryAB 283 revises Nevada's summary eviction procedures for residential tenants (non-commercial properties) who miss rent payments or violate lease terms. It requires landlords to provide a written notice giving tenants 7 judicial days to pay rent or leave, after which landlords must file a court complaint within 30 days. Tenants then have 7 days to respond to court papers; if they don’t, the court can order eviction without a hearing. The bill also mandates courts to automatically seal eviction records for cases filed under these new procedures.
Maddy summaryAB 379 appropriates $1 from the State General Fund to the College of Southern Nevada for developing its Northwest Campus, including the Center for Excellence in Public Safety. The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by that date. It authorizes the college to use the funds for campus development but includes strict deadlines to prevent long-term budget commitments. This is a procedural funding measure with no significant financial impact due to the nominal $1 amount.
Maddy summaryAB 378 creates a pilot program allowing patients diagnosed with mental health conditions to access psychedelic therapy (using psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, or mescaline) under medical supervision in approved clinics. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health administers the program, requiring clinics to operate under strict medical oversight and participant approval. The bill includes confidentiality protections for patient data, liability immunity for program participants, and mandates annual reporting to the legislature. It also establishes an advisory committee and requires compliance with federal controlled substance regulations during the pilot phase.