Maddy summarySB 217, vetoed by the Governor on June 12, 2025, establishes new rights for individuals accessing assisted reproduction and requires health insurers to cover infertility treatment and fertility preservation. It prohibits government entities from imposing burdens on access to assisted reproduction, fertility services, or reproductive genetic material, with legal remedies available for violations. The bill mandates that health plans for groups over 50 employees (including public employers) cover infertility treatment and fertility preservation without cost-sharing, while exempting Medicaid managed care plans from these requirements until 2027. It also clarifies that fertilized eggs before implantation are not considered "human beings" under Nevada law.
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Maddy summarySB 119 revises Nevada's NV Grow Program to expand eligibility for small businesses by lowering the minimum annual revenue requirement from $50,000 to $35,000 (while maintaining a $700,000 maximum). The bill requires the Division of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development (formerly the Division of Workforce and Economic Development) to produce an annual report by February 1st each year, detailing assistance provided to participating businesses and their growth metrics, which must be posted online. It also appropriates $1.2 million to the College of Southern Nevada to fund program operations and updates the program’s focus to prioritize existing Nevada businesses over recruiting from other states. This directly affects small businesses meeting the revised revenue criteria and the College of Southern Nevada as the program administrator.
Maddy summarySB 207 transfers administration of Nevada's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) from the Aging and Disability Services Division to the entire Department of Health and Human Services. It requires the Department to establish and run the PACE program, which provides comprehensive medical and social services to Medicare/Medicaid-eligible adults aged 55+ who wish to remain in their communities. The bill updates state law to reflect this change, ensures compliance with federal PACE rules (42 U.S.C. §§ 1395eee, 1396u-4), and directs the Division of Health Care Financing to fund the program. It also revises the Community Advocate's role to coordinate resources related to the new Department-run PACE program.
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 summarySB 460 requires Nevada public elementary schools to develop specific plans to improve student achievement, including measurable goals and consequences for principals who fail to meet them. It updates annual school accountability reports to include details about these improvement plans and revises how teacher vacancies are reported. The bill also creates a School District Oversight Board that can assume management of a struggling school district during a state of emergency, with defined membership and activation requirements. These changes directly affect school districts, elementary school principals, and accountability reporting systems across Nevada.
Maddy summaryNevada's SB 179 requires the Nevada Equal Rights Commission to consider whether discrimination claims in housing, employment, or public accommodations were motivated by antisemitism during investigations. The bill directly affects the Commission's investigative process and individuals filing discrimination complaints. It adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition of antisemitism, including its contemporary examples, as the standard for evaluating such claims. This policy change specifically adds antisemitism as a factor to be assessed in investigations, without altering existing protections against discrimination.
Maddy summarySB 128 modifies healthcare coverage rules to protect patients from automated denials and improve access to information about stem cell treatments. It prohibits health insurers (including Medicaid, CHIP, and public employee plans) from using AI or automated tools to deny, modify, or reduce coverage for prior authorization requests, requiring human review by qualified healthcare professionals instead. The bill also mandates that doctors discuss stem cell therapy options with patients diagnosed with conditions like arthritis or osteoarthritis, and inform new primary care patients about stem cell donation, banking, or storage options during their first visit. These changes directly affect patients seeking coverage, healthcare providers, and insurers operating in Nevada.
Maddy summaryAB 444 revises Nevada's administrative procedures to better protect small businesses (fewer than 150 employees) from burdensome regulations. It requires state agencies and local governments to notify business associations and owners of proposed rules likely to significantly impact small businesses, include specific impact details in official statements, and conduct workshops before adopting such rules. The bill eliminates previous exemptions for local governments regarding impact fees and sales taxes, extending the same procedural requirements to these areas. It also clarifies that violations of these rules make any affected government action unenforceable. This law, approved by the governor on June 9, 2025, applies to all state agencies and local governments adopting regulations or fees affecting small businesses.
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.