Sen. John Steinbeck

Maddy summarySB 169 requires third-party reservation platforms (like booking apps for restaurants or salons) to obtain a written agreement with an establishment before listing, advertising, or selling reservations through their service. Violations would be treated as deceptive trade practices, subjecting platforms to civil penalties (up to $10,000 per violation) but not criminal charges. The law explicitly exempts document preparation services from these requirements. It directly affects online booking platforms and the businesses they connect with, aiming to ensure platforms have explicit authorization for reservation activities.

Maddy summarySB 371 extends the period during which a trespass warning remains valid from 24 to 36 months. This means property owners or occupants can legally prohibit entry for three years after issuing a warning, instead of two years. The bill does not change the types of trespassing that are illegal or the methods for giving warnings (like signs, fences, or paint markers), only the duration of the warning's effect. It directly affects property owners seeking to enforce trespass restrictions and individuals who have received prior warnings. The change applies to all land or buildings under Nevada's existing trespass law (NRS 207.200).

Maddy summarySB 372 adds two new circumstances to Nevada law where a child’s care is not considered "abuse or neglect" or where a child’s health/welfare is not deemed "injured." Specifically, it clarifies that parents or guardians do not commit abuse/neglect when: (1) seeking mental health facility admission for a child whose behavioral needs threaten family safety, or (2) bringing a biological, foster, or adoptive child with similar behavioral needs into their home. These changes amend existing statutes (NRS 432B.020, 128.013, and 200.359) to explicitly exclude these actions from legal definitions of child abuse or neglect. The bill directly affects parents, guardians, and mental health providers by reducing legal liability for these specific care decisions.

Maddy summarySB 208 modifies how counties can use revenue from surcharges for emergency 911 systems. It expands allowable uses to include costs for facilities housing emergency call systems, increases spending thresholds for larger counties (to $15 million for populations over 700,000, $7.5 million for 100,000-700,000), and requires advisory committees in counties over 100,000 population to oversee fund use. The bill directly affects counties imposing the 911 surcharge, particularly Clark and Washoe Counties, by changing fund management rules and spending priorities. These changes aim to align county fund usage with federal guidelines while providing clearer spending parameters.

Maddy summarySB 258 updates industrial insurance rules by limiting reductions to workers' compensation only for "economic damages" (medical costs, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses) when an injured worker receives payment from a third party, such as another company's insurance. It removes the requirement for injured workers to notify insurers before suing third parties and changes court procedures by prohibiting juries from hearing evidence about prior compensation payments. These changes directly affect injured workers, their families, and industrial insurers by ensuring workers are "made whole" before insurers claim any portion of third-party recovery. The bill also restricts insurers' claims to only the economic damages portion of any settlement or judgment.

Maddy summarySB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Nevada law to allow occupational therapists and physical therapists to certify a person's disability for parking privileges, in addition to physicians and other current certifiers. It directly affects individuals with disabilities who need special parking permits, making it easier for them to obtain these permits by expanding the range of healthcare professionals who can provide the required certification. The bill revises definitions for "moderate duration," "permanent," and "temporary" disabilities to include these new certifiers, while maintaining the requirement that the disability must limit walking ability. These changes apply specifically to applications for special license plates, parking placards, or stickers displaying the international symbol of access.

Maddy summarySB 125 amends Nevada law to strengthen support services for victims of violent crimes and their dependents. It requires the state to designate a statewide center (based in a county with 700,000+ residents) to provide direct services, including referrals to medical care, legal aid, counseling, and compensation programs. The bill also allows limited sharing of confidential information from government entities to the center for victim support, while creating a permanent Victim Support Gift Account to accept donations that carry forward annually. This affects victims directly by expanding access to coordinated care and critical incident response services.

Maddy summaryAB 309 requires temporary orders for protection against domestic violence, when served to someone in custody, to include specific information about their right to contest an extended order. The order must state that if the person remains in custody on the hearing date, they can file an affidavit explaining why the extended order should not be granted, and that failing to file may result in the court granting the order without their input. This change directly affects individuals in jail who are named in such orders, ensuring they are clearly informed of their options before the hearing. The bill does not alter existing procedures for issuing temporary orders but adds these informational requirements for incarcerated defendants.

Maddy summaryAB 380 revises Nevada's requirements for mobile crisis teams responding to 9-8-8 hotline calls. It removes previous restrictions that required teams to be based in specific jurisdictions or established only by law enforcement, EMS providers, or behavioral health agencies. Instead, teams must now include at least one behavioral health professional plus one law enforcement officer, EMS provider, or other qualified paraprofessional (like a community health worker or peer recovery specialist). The bill also adds liability protection for telecom providers related to the 9-8-8 system. This change expands flexibility in how mobile crisis teams are structured while maintaining core crisis response goals.