Rep. Jovan Jackson

Maddy summaryAB 304 requires Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services to create a pilot program studying electromagnetic brain pulse treatment - a noninvasive, non-drug therapy using magnetic pulses to address brainwave abnormalities. The program must identify treatment best practices, analyze patient risks, examine existing research data, and assess barriers to adopting this treatment in medical care. The department must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Health and Human Services committee by July 1, 2027. This bill directly affects the department’s operations and future healthcare policy decisions regarding this specific treatment method.

Maddy summaryAB 328 creates the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Commission within Nevada’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to develop public education about Juneteenth Day. The Commission, composed of eight members representing universities, Juneteenth organizations, African-American businesses, cultural groups, and museums, must produce educational materials, collaborate on events, and support Juneteenth celebrations statewide. It also establishes a Subcommittee under the Education Committee to study historical discrimination against African-Americans in Nevada and its economic impacts, with findings to inform public education and potential restitution recommendations. The bill was passed by the legislature in June 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on June 11, 2025.

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 summaryAB 388 revises paid family leave provisions for state employees and private employers with 50+ staff. It reduces the required employment duration from 12 months to 90 days, increases leave entitlement from 8 to 12 weeks, and expands eligible reasons to include bonding with foster children, pregnancy-related conditions, and domestic violence situations. Employers must provide 100% pay for employees earning up to 110% of the state average wage, and 60% pay for higher earners. The bill also requires employers to establish clear procedures and provide written notices about leave eligibility.

Maddy summaryAB 123 makes it a crime to threaten or intimidate a candidate for public office or their family members regarding bodily injury or property damage. It specifically targets threats that cause reasonable fear of being carried out, with first offenses classified as misdemeanors and repeat offenses as gross misdemeanors. The bill creates a process where candidates can report threats to the Secretary of State, who must investigate and refer serious cases to the Attorney General if reasonable suspicion exists. This law directly affects election candidates and their families by adding criminal penalties for targeted threats, while explicitly protecting constitutionally protected free speech.

Maddy summaryAB 320 prevents courts from denying defendants access to courtrooms solely because they are not wearing formal attire, such as suits, dress shirts, or closed-toe shoes. It also changes bail rules by prohibiting bail for certain misdemeanor offenses without prior convictions, requiring courts to choose the least restrictive release option. Additionally, the bill mandates a pilot program for the Division of Parole and Probation to create job training and employment opportunities for parolees and probationers. These provisions directly affect criminal defendants, courts, and parole/probation systems in Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 405 requires Nevada's State Department of Agriculture Director to establish a program supporting community gardens and urban farms in areas with high food insecurity (including designated food deserts). This program will help residents in underserved communities access fresh food by expanding local food production. The bill authorizes the Director to accept gifts, donations, grants, or other funding to support this initiative. It directly affects communities facing food access challenges and the state agency managing agricultural programs.

Maddy summaryAB 224 authorizes Nevada to issue $100 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements for school districts in counties with populations under 15,000. The bond proceeds will be deposited into the existing "Fund to Assist School Districts in Financing Capital Improvements," allowing the state to make grants to eligible districts through the Office of Finance. This bill does not change existing requirements for districts (such as tax rate limits or emergency conditions), but expands funding access for small-county districts. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025, with funds specifically targeting physical facility upgrades like repairs or new construction.

Maddy summarySB 277 requires every public school (including charter schools) to employ a full-time school social worker when funding is available, and prohibits schools from contracting with outside providers for these services when feasible. The bill also updates licensing rules to allow current school social workers or counselors to complete required internship hours while employed, rather than needing to leave their positions. This directly affects public schools, their staffing decisions, and the licensing process for school support staff. The policy changes aim to increase in-school mental health support by mandating dedicated staff and streamlining credentialing.

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.