Rep. Rebecca Edgeworth

Maddy summaryAB 221 exempts dual-licensed physicians (those holding both medical and dental licenses) from needing a separate permit to administer anesthesia or sedation to dental patients. Currently, such physicians must obtain two permits - one from the health department and one from the dental board - but this bill allows them to use their existing dental permit for these procedures. The exemption applies only to physician offices or facilities that administer anesthesia/sedation exclusively to dental patients under the dentist’s permit scope. This eliminates redundant permitting requirements for qualified dual-licensed providers without altering standards for other anesthesia settings.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 280 appropriates $2.9 million from the State General Fund to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine to create a dedicated cleft and craniofacial medical team. The team must provide dental and medical care to children under 3 years old, and potentially children with special needs aged 3-18, through clinics open at least 4 hours per day, one day monthly (or more if resources allow). The bill requires the team to obtain accreditation from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association and establish partnerships with other Nevada educational institutions. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, with unused amounts reverting to the State General Fund. This bill directly affects children in Nevada with cleft lip/palate or craniofacial conditions who would access these new services.

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 summarySB 354 prohibits health insurance plans (including Medicaid and government employee plans) from requiring step therapy - where patients must try cheaper drugs first - before covering medications that prevent or treat HIV or hepatitis C. It applies directly to insurers offering health coverage and affects patients needing these specific treatments. The bill removes an existing exception allowing step therapy for these drugs, mandating direct coverage for HIV prevention/treatment medications and related lab tests without prior authorization. This changes how insurers must cover these essential medications, ensuring faster access without unnecessary barriers.

Maddy summaryAB 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.

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.

Maddy summaryAB 263 requires Clark County (the only Nevada county with over 700,000 residents) to notify the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) before cleaning up homeless encampments near NDOT-controlled roadways. The bill also gives NDOT the authority to consult with homeless outreach teams and join these cleanups. "Homeless outreach teams" are defined as teams established by counties to provide support and assistance to unhoused individuals. This bill modifies procedural requirements for encampment cleanups near roadways but does not change homelessness services or funding.

Maddy summaryAB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.

Maddy summaryAB 315 requires all applications for new Medicaid providers in Nevada to be notarized, in addition to existing requirements that applicants sign the application under penalty of perjury and certify all information is accurate. This directly affects healthcare providers (such as hospitals, clinics, and individual practitioners) seeking to join Nevada's Medicaid program. The key change adds a notarization step to verify the applicant's identity and intent, building on current signature and certification rules. The bill does not impose new costs on state or local governments, as noted in its fiscal analysis, and takes effect on July 1, 2025.