Rep. Jill Dickman

Maddy summaryAB 273 provides licensed firearm dealers with legal protection from civil lawsuits when they return firearms to owners under specific written or oral "firearm hold agreements." These agreements require dealers to take physical possession of a lawfully owned firearm at the owner's request, hold it for a set period, and return it as agreed. The law shields dealers from liability for injuries or deaths resulting from this process, unless the dealer acted unlawfully. This directly affects licensed firearm dealers and owners using such hold agreements, limiting legal recourse against dealers in these circumstances.

Maddy summaryAB 382 requires health insurers in Nevada to cover biomarker testing for the diagnosis, treatment, management, or ongoing monitoring of *any* medical condition or disease when supported by medical evidence - expanding coverage beyond the previous limitation to cancer-related testing. It removes the prior requirement that coverage be deemed "medically necessary" and mandates insurers to: (1) cover such testing without prior authorization delays (24 hours for urgent requests, 72 hours otherwise), (2) establish clear appeal processes for denied coverage, and (3) publish these processes online. The bill directly affects all public and private health plans (including Medicaid and state employee plans) and their insured patients seeking biomarker testing for non-cancer conditions. Coverage remains limited to tests supported by evidence like FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or national coverage determinations, excluding screening or tests outside a provider’s scope.

Maddy summaryAB 421 provides civil immunity for volunteer security personnel of religious organizations and the organizations themselves when providing safety services during religious gatherings. It applies only to volunteers acting within their duties without reckless, wanton, or grossly negligent conduct, and excludes compensated security or intentional misconduct. The bill directly affects religious groups (like churches or synagogues) and their unpaid volunteers who guard properties or attendees during services. This immunity takes effect for lawsuits filed on or after October 1, 2025, and does not apply to compensated security personnel or intentional harm.

Maddy summaryAB 173 requires judicial candidates in Nevada to disclose their political party affiliation on financial disclosure statements they must file before elections. This applies to candidates running for judicial offices that pay $6,000 or more annually, as mandated by Nevada law (NRS 281.561). The bill amends existing disclosure rules to add this requirement, specifying the affiliation is for voter registration purposes. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and affects all candidates seeking judicial office in Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 372 clarifies Nevada's voter registration requirements by specifying that only U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who meet strict residency rules may register to vote. To register, individuals must have lived in Nevada for at least 30 days, in their county for 30 days, and in their voting precinct for 10 days before an election. The bill also explicitly allows people whose 18th birthday or required residency ends on election day to register. This change directly affects voters seeking to register under Nevada's current voting laws, ensuring clarity on eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryAB 228 requires voters to present one of several specified forms of photo ID to vote in person, with exceptions for certain circumstances. It replaces Nevada’s mail ballot system with a new "absent ballot" process, requiring absentee ballots to be postmarked at least 3 days before election day and limiting who can return them (only the voter or a family member, not more than two per family). The bill also mandates the DMV issue free ID cards to registered voters facing financial hardship who lack acceptable ID, and repeals existing requirements for automatic mail ballot distribution. These changes directly affect all Nevada voters participating in person or by absentee ballot, as well as election officials and the DMV.

Maddy summaryAB 438 transfers oversight of private nonemergency medical transportation providers from Nevada's Transportation Authority to local health authorities. Private providers will now require permits from either Clark County's district health board or the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in other counties (capped at $200), replacing the previous Transportation Authority permit system. The bill preserves existing requirements for providers to report abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals and maintains exemptions for government-run transportation services. It also clarifies that permits do not override local franchising rules and updates regulatory language to reflect the new authority structure.

Maddy summaryAB 260 requires abortion service providers in Nevada to compile and provide patients with a list of local post-abortion counseling and support services, including both secular and faith-based options. Providers must display this list prominently at their facilities and ensure patients receive it before or after an abortion without needing to request it. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health will enforce these requirements, issuing written warnings for first violations and imposing civil penalties up to $1,000 for repeated failures. This bill directly affects abortion clinics and medical facilities performing abortions, mandating specific patient information sharing to connect individuals with post-abortion resources.

Maddy summaryAB 240 requires public and private schools (including colleges) to designate athletic teams based on biological sex at birth as male-only, female-only, or co-ed, and prohibits enrolling students of the opposite sex in single-gender teams. It states that following this rule does not constitute sex or gender identity discrimination under state law and protects schools from adverse actions by athletic associations for enforcing it. The bill also allows students to sue schools or athletic organizations for violations or retaliation when reporting them, and permits schools to sue entities that penalize them for compliance. These provisions apply to both K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryAB 275 modifies Nevada's criminal procedure laws to allow police officers or authorized personnel to legally intercept, listen to, or record wire, electronic, or oral communications **solely for investigating sexual offenses against children**. It defines "sexual offense against a child" to include specific crimes like incest, lewdness with minors, sexual assault, and statutory seduction (NRS 201.180, 201.230, 200.366, etc.), and requires that such interceptions be done under police direction for that limited purpose only. The bill also clarifies that a child or their parent/guardian must consent to the interception when involving minors. This change directly affects law enforcement conducting child sexual offense investigations and sets clear legal boundaries for communication monitoring in these cases.