Maddy summarySB 140 expands a juvenile court program that provides treatment for children with specific conditions. It now includes children diagnosed with or suspected of having neurobehavioral disorders linked to prenatal exposure to alcohol or controlled substances (such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders), in addition to autism spectrum disorders. The bill allows juvenile courts to assign eligible children to this program if they would benefit, with requirements for progress reports and clear terms for program completion. This change directly affects children in juvenile court cases with these diagnoses, ensuring they can access targeted treatment instead of standard court processes. The program must include specific progress monitoring and supervision terms set by the court.
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Maddy summarySB 353 creates a new billing category and establishes a single per diem reimbursement rate for specific mental health clinics serving Medicaid patients. It directly affects clinics that both provide mental health care primarily to Medicaid enrollees and train students in licensed mental health professions (like psychology, social work, or substance use counseling). The bill requires Medicaid to cover all service locations under this rate - including in-person visits, mobile clinics, services to homeless individuals, and telehealth. This change aims to streamline billing for clinics meeting these dual criteria, with implementation required by October 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 380 requires peace officers in Nevada to complete annual training on recognizing and responding to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as part of their continuing education. It updates the legal definition of "autism spectrum disorder" to align with current medical standards from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The bill also mandates that peace officer training programs include specific modules on interactions with individuals with developmental disabilities, including ASD. These changes apply directly to all certified peace officers and law enforcement training programs in the state.
Maddy summarySB 177 revises school disciplinary procedures for homeless students and those in foster care. It requires principals to hold meetings (not just consult) with relevant parties before suspending these students, and mandates that for suspensions exceeding 5 days, they must assess whether homelessness or foster care status caused the behavior. If so, principals must either end the suspension with support services or place the student in temporary alternative education (up to 45 days, extendable for safety). The bill also requires schools to create annual plans for students removed from classrooms, including academic support and behavioral interventions to prevent disengagement. This law, approved by the Governor on June 5, 2025, aims to reduce punitive actions tied to students' unstable living situations.
Maddy summarySB 257 updates Nevada's autism healthcare regulations to improve access to diagnosis and treatment. It removes specific requirements for autism assessments, replacing them with a flexible standard that allows any healthcare provider within their scope of practice to conduct direct observation and assessment for diagnosis. The bill also changes insurance coverage rules: insurers must cover autism diagnosis and treatment performed by any qualified provider (not limited to physicians or psychologists) and must accept any diagnosis meeting the new statewide standard. This affects individuals with autism spectrum disorders, healthcare providers, and insurers by streamlining access to care.
Maddy summarySB 201 prevents homeowners' associations and landlords from banning residents from displaying religious or cultural items (like prayer flags or cultural symbols) in their private living spaces, such as on doors or in units. It allows exceptions for displays larger than 36x12 inches, those threatening safety, violating laws, or containing illegal content. Landlords and associations must give 7 days' written notice before temporarily removing displays during repairs, store items respectfully, and return them within 72 hours. This law directly affects renters and homeowners in Nevada common-interest communities and rental properties.
Maddy summarySB 346 updates Nevada's guardianship laws to better support adults with disabilities by strengthening the use of supported decision-making agreements (SDMAs). It defines SDMAs for legal purposes, expands the definition of "incapacitated" to include people unable to understand SDMAs, and requires courts to consider SDMAs before appointing guardians. The bill mandates that guardianship petitions include proof of SDMA education for the proposed protected person and that physicians assess whether someone understands SDMAs. It also requires guardian reports to explain why SDMAs aren't used and allows guardianship termination if a protected person enters an SDMA.
Maddy summarySB 114 requires landlords managing properties with over 200 dwelling units on a single parcel to implement two key policies: (1) conduct criminal background checks for job applicants who would handle apartment keys, and (2) create written procedures for securely storing, issuing, and tracking all apartment keys. Landlords must also maintain a log of key issuance and return, and provide proof of compliance to the Real Estate Division or law enforcement upon request. This bill directly affects large-property landlords (excluding financial institutions and real estate brokers) by adding specific background check and key management requirements to their operations.
Maddy summarySB 350 amends Nevada law to extend the time period for executing a death sentence. It changes the required timeframe from 60-90 days after judgment to 180-270 days for the initial execution warrant, and from 15-30 days for subsequent warrants to 180-270 days after the new warrant is issued (always counting from the latest appointed execution date). This procedural change directly affects death row inmates and the court process for scheduling executions, without altering who is eligible for the death penalty or the penalty itself. The bill makes no changes to the death penalty's application, only to the timing requirements for execution.
Maddy summarySB 316 regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers. It prohibits PBMs from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, requiring them to disclose fees and rebates to insurers, and mandating that PBMs pass all rebates to insurers. Insurers must then use these rebate funds exclusively to lower premiums or reduce patient cost-sharing for prescriptions, and cannot charge patients more than the insurer pays for a drug. This directly affects PBMs, health insurers, and patients by increasing transparency and reducing out-of-pocket costs.