Maddy summarySB 96 designates January 27 of each year as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Nevada, directly affecting all Nevada residents through state recognition. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance, specifically directing state entities, schools, and media to promote public awareness about the Holocaust and other historical genocides. Key provisions include formally adding this day to Nevada’s calendar of recognized observances and mandating the Governor’s proclamation to emphasize education and remembrance. The law builds on Nevada’s prior efforts, such as Assembly Bill 231 (2021), to improve genocide education in schools. This is a non-binding observance bill focused on commemoration and education, not regulatory change.
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Maddy summarySB 222 expands recording rights for unit owners in common-interest communities (like condominiums or homeowner associations). It allows owners to record meetings of the owners' group or executive board using *any* audio or video method - not just audio - as long as they provide notice to attendees beforehand. The bill directly affects unit owners by giving them greater transparency tools to document meetings. Key provisions require prior notice of recording intent and maintain existing rules about meeting notices, agendas, and minutes accessibility. The change aims to enhance owner oversight without altering meeting procedures or voting requirements.
Maddy summarySB 223 increases penalties for sex trafficking children and facilitating sex trafficking in Nevada. For sex trafficking a child under 14, it raises the parole wait time from 15 to 20 years and doubles fines to $40,000; for children aged 14-15, parole eligibility increases from 10 to 15 years with fines doubled to $20,000; and for 16-17-year-olds, parole eligibility rises from 5 to 10 years with fines doubled to $20,000. It also increases the prison term for facilitating sex trafficking from 3-10 years to 8-20 years. The bill directly affects perpetrators of these crimes, with no defense allowed for mistaken age or victim consent.
Maddy summarySB 111 prohibits selling, offering for sale, or purchasing child remains (the body or body parts of a deceased child under 18, or removed from a living child) in Nevada, except for hospitals, medical schools, or educational institutions using them for education, research, or similar purposes. Violating this prohibition would be a misdemeanor offense. The bill defines "child" as under 18 and "child remains" to include bodies or body parts in any decomposition stage. It becomes effective on July 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 351 revises Nevada's school accountability system by requiring the state to weight academic progress more heavily for students who scored below the 75th percentile in their school on prior standardized tests. Specifically, it mandates that schools receive double credit for improvement in these students' scores when calculating annual performance ratings. This change affects all public schools in Nevada, particularly those with higher concentrations of struggling students, and aims to better reflect growth in student achievement. The bill modifies how school ratings are determined under NRS 385A.600, focusing on measurable progress rather than absolute scores.
Maddy summarySB 236 revises Nevada law to clarify rights for property owners and occupants in disputes over dwellings. It defines "squatter" (not a tenant) for summary court proceedings and shortens the time locked-out occupants have to seek reentry (from 7 to 3 days) and the time owners must store belongings (from 30 to 15 days). The bill also expands the crime of unlawful occupancy to cover taking residence in *any* dwelling without permission - whether vacant or occupied - without owner consent. These changes directly affect property owners, occupants locked out of dwellings, and law enforcement handling eviction-related cases.
Maddy summarySB 239 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to identify Medicaid services primarily provided to children with cancer or serious diseases that predominantly affect children. The department must also determine which of these services are delivered by specialists in short supply within the state, using metrics like patient-to-provider ratios and wait times. Then, the department must request federal reimbursement rate increases of at least 10% for all identified services and an additional 10% for services provided by specialists in short supply. These requests must be submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by October 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 92 allows insurance companies to immediately implement proposed rate increases or decreases for most insurance types (excluding certain health plans) while waiting for the Commissioner of Insurance's final approval or disapproval. Currently, insurers must wait for approval before implementing changes, but this bill permits immediate implementation pending the Commissioner's decision. If the Commissioner later disapproves a rate change, insurers must stop using it within 90 days of the disapproval order, though existing policies may require premium adjustments after that date. This bill modifies Nevada’s insurance rate filing law (NRS 686B.070) and directly affects insurers and policyholders for non-health insurance lines.
Maddy summarySB 105 requires Nevada insurers selling Medicare supplemental policies to allow people purchasing "guaranteed issue" policies (those that must be sold without health screening) to choose any standard plan the insurer offers to new customers. It also prohibits insurers from varying commissions or treating these policies differently for commission purposes based on their "guaranteed issue" status. The bill applies to all standardized benefit plans available for new enrollment under federal law. This affects insurers operating in Nevada who sell Medicare supplemental policies, ensuring consistent plan access and commission rules for eligible buyers.
Maddy summarySB 248 requires every public school in Nevada to create and maintain an electronic, publicly accessible list of all print and digital materials in its library and used in classroom curricula. The list must include each item's title, author, unique book code (ISBN), and be searchable and downloadable on the school's website. It covers all books, digital resources, and instructional materials used in teaching, but excludes academic tests and audiovisual content. This bill directly affects all public schools by mandating greater transparency about educational resources available to students and families.