Maddy summaryAB 454 requires all public and private high schools in Nevada to maintain accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during school days and athletic activities, and mandates that coaches, managers, and other staff associated with school sports complete training on AED operation. It also requires schools to develop specific emergency action plans for responding to serious athletic injuries, including identifying responsible personnel, medical providers, and emergency procedures. Additionally, the bill expands existing requirements to mandate CPR certification and first-aid training for all coaches and staff involved in school athletic activities. These provisions directly affect every high school in Nevada, aiming to improve emergency response during sports events.
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Maddy summaryAB 418 requires Nevada counties and incorporated cities to adopt ordinances mandating that kennel owners, animal rescue organizations, and businesses handling animals (like breeders, pet groomers, or retailers) complete annual animal handling training. These businesses must renew the training every two years. Exceptions include equine-only businesses, veterinarians, and animal shelters. The law aims to standardize handling practices for animals in commercial settings, with local governments setting the specific training requirements.
Maddy summarySB 329 requires ambulance attendants, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and peace officers to complete training on identifying and interacting with people experiencing dementia or other cognitive impairments. New applicants must finish this training before receiving their license or certification, and current license holders must provide proof of completion by October 1, 2026. The bill clarifies that completing this training does not change the legal standard of care or increase the duty of these first responders. This policy aims to improve emergency response interactions with vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly people or those with cognitive challenges.
Maddy summaryAB 112 removes an exemption in Nevada law that previously allowed employers covered by union contracts to deny employees sick leave for family medical needs. The bill requires all private employers providing sick leave to permit employees to use it for family care, including those covered by collective bargaining agreements (union contracts), effective for new agreements or renewals after October 1, 2025. Existing union contracts signed before that date remain unaffected. The law also clarifies that employer obligations under union contracts or other policies providing better sick leave benefits remain unchanged. This directly affects unionized workers in Nevada private businesses regarding access to sick leave for family care.
Maddy summarySB 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.
Maddy summarySB 367 establishes a Rural and Community Media Program within the Department of Administration to improve state government outreach to rural and historically underrepresented communities. It requires state agencies spending on public outreach, marketing, or advertising to prioritize contracts with designated rural/community media outlets (defined as local nonprofits or small businesses serving specific communities) and report annually on their usage and spending. The program director must maintain a statewide media database, provide agency training on inclusive outreach strategies, and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing contracts and language accessibility. This policy directly affects all state departments and agencies conducting public engagement, mandating a shift in media spending practices to better serve underrepresented communities.
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 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 297 (not Medicaid-related, as titled) creates a free postnatal home visitation program for new mothers in Nevada. It requires the state health department to provide at least two registered nurse visits per week for 28 days after birth, with no cost to the mother. The program must be funded using federal grants (like those under 42 U.S.C. § 711) and integrated into Nevada’s existing maternal and child health services. This directly affects new mothers in Nevada who give birth, aiming to improve postpartum care access.