NEVADA LEGISLATIVE REPORT
President'sMessage
RANMembers,
Asthe83rdSessionoftheNevada Legislatureends,onethemeisclear:this year’spolicyprioritieswillraisecostsfor Nevadaconsumers.
Morethan1,200billsandresolutionswere introduced—manywithwide-ranging implicationsforbusinessesandthe communitiestheyserve.Whilethesession beganwithbipartisancooperationto temporarilysuspendNevada’scage-free eggrequirement,thatearlymomentum gavewaytoawaveofregulatory mandates.Fromartificialintelligenceto laborcomplianceandemployer-funded leave,thelegislationthatadvancedoften lackedmeaningfulanalysisofcostor consumerimpact.
Throughoutthesession,RANmonitored hundredsofproposalsandfocusedour advocacyonthosewiththemost significantimpactonNevada’sretail economy.Thisreportoutlinesthebillsthat matteredmost whatpassed,whatfailed, andwhatitmeansforyourbusiness.
Theresultisagrowingimbalance wherebusinessesfaceincreasing obligationsandconsumersareleftwithhigherpricesandfewerchoices. Aseconomicdevelopmentbecomesmoredependentongovernment subsidyandcompliancegrowsmorecomplex,RANwillcontinue advocatingforamoresustainablepathforward—onethatsupports innovation,affordability,andlong-termopportunityforallNevadans.
MaryLau
President/CEO RetailAssociationofNevada
ASSEMBLYBILLLIST
AB29ConsumerProtection
Thisbillstrengthensandmodernizesadvertisingandlabelingrequirementsfor motorvehiclefuelandpetroleumproductsinNevada Itmandatesthatpumps anddispensersdisplayspecificinformation,especiallyatunattendedfueling sites,andensuresclearidentificationandlabelingofethanolflexfuel,biodiesel, andtheirblends.Pricedisplaysonpumpsandsignsmustmatchandbeupdated consistently,withclearerstandardsforconditionslikecashvs creditpricing, loyaltyprograms,oralcohol-freefuel Thebillalsoupdatesvisibilityanddesign standardsforelectronicsignsandremovesoutdatedexemptions.Civiland criminalpenaltiesareextendedtoviolationsofthenewprovisions.
RANPosition:Neutral ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11799/Overview
AB44TradePractices
ThisbillamendstheNevadaUnfairTradePracticeActtoincludeprice manipulationofessentialgoodsorservicesasanunlawfultraderestraint.It definesessentialgoodsorservicesasthosenecessaryfordailylivingand specifiescategoriesbasedonstateandfederaleconomicclassifications A personisdeemedtomanipulatepricesiftheyknowinglyengageindeceptive tradepracticesintendedtomisleadconsumersordistortmarketprices,causing annualpriceincreasesbeyondstandardeconomictrendsasmeasuredby federaleconomicdata Thebillexcludescertainactionsfromthisprohibitionand clarifiesthatnoprivaterightofactioniscreatedforviolationsofthisprovision
RANPosition:Oppose.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11833/Overview
AB158Judicial
ThisbillexpandsNevadacourts'abilitytoexercisegeneralpersonaljurisdiction overbusinessentities BeginningOctober1,2025,courtsmayassertjurisdictionif abusinessisorganized,registered,orauthorizedtooperateunderNevadalaw, expresslyconsentstojurisdiction,ormaintainscertainconnectionswiththestate. Theseprovisionsapplytocivilactionsfiledonorafterthatdate.
RANPosition:Oppose Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12100/Overview
AB171Grocery
ThisbillallowstheStateQuarantineOfficertotemporarilysuspendNevada’s cage-freeeggrequirementsandrelatedregulationsduringnationalsupplychain disruptionsaffectingeggproductsorshelleggs Eachsuspensionmaylastupto 120consecutivedays,withamaximumoftwosuspensionspercalendaryear Publicnoticemustbeprovidedbeforeeachsuspension.Duringthesesuspensions, theOfficermayalsoallowthesaleofgradeBeggs,restrictcertaingovernmentegg purchases,andpermitsmalleggproducerstoselldirectlytoretailers.TheOfficeris empoweredtoenforceandadoptregulationsgoverningthesetemporary measures,whichserveasexceptionstoexistingcage-freelaws Areportonthe implementationoftheseprovisionsmustbesubmittedtothe83rdLegislature.
RANPosition:Support.ApprovedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12124/Overview
AB186Pharmacy
Thisbillexpandspharmacists'authoritybyallowingthemtoprescribeand dispensemedicationsforpreviouslydiagnosed,self-limiting,oracuteconditions, andtoissueone-timerefillswithoutpractitionerapprovalinhealth-threatening cases.Itrestrictsthisauthorityregardingunapproveddrugsandcertain controlledsubstancesunlessspecificprotocolsarefollowed.Thebillalsoallows pharmaciststoperformmoreadvancedtestingandspecimencollectionbeyond fingersticksorswabs,orderabroaderrangeoflabtests,andserveasdirectorsof exemptlaboratories ItauthorizestheStateBoardofPharmacytoregulatethese expandedroles,includingestablishingcarestandardsandliabilityinsurance requirements.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12156/Overview
AB215Labor
ThisbillupdatesNevada’schildlaborlawstostrengthenprotectionsforminors.It reducesthemaximumweeklyworkhoursfor14-and15-year-oldsfrom48to40 andprohibitsnon-emancipatedhighschoolstudentsaged16tounder19from workingbetween11pm and6am onnightsbeforeschool,withexceptionsfor lifeguards,arcadeemployees,andperformers.Schoolsorjuvenilecourtsmay grantexemptionstothetimerestriction.Violationsoftheselimitsaresubjectto existingcriminalandcivilpenalties.Thebillalsoappliespenaltiesforviolating relatedfederalchildlaborlawsandrequirestheLaborCommissionertopublisha summaryofchildlaborrulesonlineandprovideitinQRcodeformatto employersforposting.
RANPosition:Neutral ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12217/Overview
AB244Environment
Thisbillphasesinastatewidebanonpolystyrenefoamfoodwarecontainersat fooddispensingestablishmentsinNevada StartingOctober1,2025, establishmentswith10ormorelocationsofferingsubstantiallysimilarmenusare prohibitedfromusingsuchcontainers,withexceptionsforsmallerbusinesses unlesstheyoperateinotherstatesthatalsobanpolystyrene.Existinginventory purchasedbeforethisdatemaybeusedup.ByJanuary1,2029,thebanextends toallfoodestablishmentsstatewide Violationsresultincivilpenaltiesofupto $100perdaybutarenotclassifiedasmisdemeanors
RANPosition:Neutral.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12274/Overview
AB255Labor
ThisbillprohibitsprivateemployersinNevadafromincludingclausesin employmentorcontractoragreementsthatrequirepaymentfromtheworkerif theyleavebeforeasetperiod.Employersarealsobarredfromrequesting, requiring,enforcing,orseekingwaiversofsuchprovisions.Violationsmayresultin administrativefinesorcivilpenaltiesrangingfrom$1,000to$5,000,enforceable bytheLaborCommissionerorAttorneyGeneral Aggrievedworkersmayfile individualorclassactionlawsuitsforrelief.Theserestrictionsapplytoallrelevant contracts,regardlessofwhentheyweresigned,beginningOctober1,2025.
RANPosition:Oppose Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12285/Overview
AB259Pharmacy
ThisbillprohibitsindividualsandentitiesinNevadafrompurchasingorseeking reimbursementforcertainMedicare-covereddrugsatpricesexceedingthe federallyestablishedmaximumfairprice Exceptionsapplytospecificfederal healthcoverageproviders,thoughtheymayoptintotheseprovisions.Violations areclassifiedasdeceptivetradepracticesbutaresubjectonlytocivil not criminal penaltiesunderexistinglaw.Thebillalsodeemssuchviolationsas consumerfraud,allowingaffectedpartiestopursuecivilactionsforrelief
RANPosition:Oppose.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12296/Overview
AB279Tobacco&Vaping
ThisbillexpandstobaccocontrollawsinNevadatoincludeunapprovedvapor productsandfurtherrestrictscigaretteaccessbasedonbirthyear Itcriminalizes thesaleorpossessionforsale,andotherformsofpossession,ofvaporproducts notapprovedforinterstatecommerce,andrequirestheDepartmentofTaxation tomaintainapublicdirectoryofapprovedproducts.Additionally,itprohibitsthe saleordistributionofcigarettestoanyonebornafterDecember31,2004,withan exceptionforsalesonnonrestrictedgamingproperties Countycommissions maypassordinancestoenforcetheserestrictionsforindividualsunder21orborn afterthecutoffdate,includingbansonpossession,purchase,or misrepresentationofage.
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12330/Overview
AB294Technology
Thisbillrequiresoperatorsofonlineplatformswhoseprimarybusinessis publishingorprovidingaccesstomaterialharmfultominorstoimplementan ageverificationsystembeforegrantingaccesstosuchcontent Thebillsets standardsforprotectingthesecurityandprivacyofanypersonalinformation collectedthroughthesystem.Violationsmayresultincivilpenaltiesofupto $10,000peroffense,enforceablebytheAttorneyGeneral,andparentsor guardiansofaffectedminorsmaysuefordamages Existinglegaldefinitions relatedtoobscenematerialandminorsapplytothisprovision
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12354/Overview
AB375Alcohol
Thisbillallowslocalgovernmentstoauthorizecoveredfood establishments thosethatprepareandservefoodandarelicensedtosell alcohol tosellanddeliversealedalcoholicbeveragesforoff-premises consumption.Asurchargeofupto50centspersalemaybeimposed,with proceedsfundingenforcementandDUIreductioneffortsthroughtherenamed IgnitionInterlockandDUIReductionProgram Italsopermitscertaincraft distilleriestoimportspiritsfortheexclusiveproductionofspecificdistilled formulasandincreasestheirallowableexportcapacity.Lastly,thebilldesignates PiconPunchasNevada'sofficialstatedrink.
RANPosition:Oppose.ApprovedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12511/Overview
AB388PaidLeave
ThisbillexpandsandstrengthensNevada’spaidfamilyleavepolicies.Itreduces therequiredemploymentperiodforExecutiveDepartmentemployeestoqualify from12monthsto90days,increasespaidleavefrom8to12weeks,andextends eligibilitytoofficersandemployeesbondingwithfosterchildren,recoveringfrom pregnancyorrelatedhealthconditions,oraffectedbydomesticviolenceor similaracts.Itraiseswagereplacementto100%forlower-wageearnersand60% forhigherearners,dependingonthestateaveragewage Thebillalsoestablishes notice,documentation,andinvestigationprocedures,requirescoordinationwith FMLAleave,andappliessimilarprovisionstoprivateandlocalgovernment employerswith50ormoreemployees.Itmandateswrittennoticetoemployees, setsdocumentationstandards,andallowscivilactionandpenaltiesfor noncompliance,whilerepealingoverlappingleaveprovisionsrelatedtodomestic violence.
RANPosition:Oppose.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12544/Overview
AB390Labor
Thisbillestablisheslegalprotectionsandcollectivebargainingrightsfortask workers individualswhocontractwithonlineplatformstoperformspecifictasks.It allowsthemtounionize,bargaincollectivelythroughcertifiedorganizations,and ensurestheyarepaidatleasttheminimumwage.TherenamedLaborRelations Boardwilloverseebargainingprocesses,representation,grievanceprocedures, andcompliance,whiletheLaborCommissionermustapproveagreements.Thebill alsorequiresproviderstodisclosecompensationdetails,prohibitsunfaircontract terms,andallowstaskworkerstosueforviolations.Activitiesauthorizedunderthis frameworkaregrantedimmunityfromantitrustlawsandareexemptfrom Nevada’sUnfairTradePracticeAct
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12555/Overview
AB411Pharmacy
Thisbillallowsthelabelonaprescriptionformifepristone,misoprostol,ortheir genericequivalentstolistthenameoftheprescribinghealthcarepracticeinstead oftheindividualprescriber,ifrequestedbythepractitioner
RANPosition:Neutral.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12589/Overview
AB414WorkplaceSafety
Thisbillrequiresemployerswithover15employeesatlargehybridenvironment facilities definedasworkplacesover10,000squarefeetwhereemployeesare regularlyexposedtooutdoorelements toexpandtheirwrittensafetyprograms. Theseprogramsmustaddressmitigationofexposuretogreenhousegases,poor airquality,andrelatedhealthrisks Requirementsincludeimplementingairquality monitoring,healthsurveillancesystems,andproceduressuchasengineshutofffor loading/unloadingvehiclesandairqualitycheckseveryfourhours.Thebillexempts certainpublicagenciesandemployersinemergencyresponse,waste management,ortowingservicesfromtheserequirements.
RANPosition:Oppose VetoedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12593/Overview
AB453Taxation
ThisbillimposesasalesandusetaxondigitalproductssoldorusedinNevada, withthetaxratematchingthelocalsalestaxwherethesaleoccurs Itrequires out-of-stateretailersandfacilitatorsexceeding$100,000ingrossreceiptsor200 transactionsinNevadatocollectandremitthetax.Itincludescompliance requirementsforadvertisersandreferral-basedsellers.Additionally,itrestricts theissuanceorapplicationoftransferabletaxcreditsduringfiscalemergencies orfundtransfersfromthestate'sRainyDayFund Ifprojectedstaterevenues declinemorethan7percent,theLegislaturemayreconsidertheissuanceofsuch credits.TheseprovisionstakeeffectonJanuary1,2026.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12685/Overview
AB500CostofBusiness
Thisbillestablishesaregulatoryframeworkforlicensingandoverseeingpayments banksbytheCommissionerofFinancialInstitutions.Paymentsbanksaregranted powerssimilartostateandnationalbanks,suchasmoneytransmissionand merchantacquiringactivities,butareprohibitedfrommakingloans Thebill outlineslicensing,operational,capital,insurance,reporting,andauditing requirements,includingspecificfeesandrestrictionsonadvertising,naming,and boardoperations.ItgrantstheCommissionerbroadoversightauthority,including thepowertoinvestigate,enforce,anddiscipline.Thebillalsoincludesprocedures forreorganization,merger,liquidation,andprotectiveprovisionsagainst exploitationofvulnerableindividuals,aligningpaymentsbankswithotherregulated financialinstitutionsunderNevadalaw.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12771/Overview
SENATEBILLLIST
SB49ConsumerProtection
ThisbillenhancesNevada’senforcementofdeceptivetradepractices.Itexpands theAttorneyGeneral'sauthoritytopursuecivilremedies includingrestitution, damages,andinjunctions onbehalfoftheStateoritsresidents Itraisesthe administrativefinefordeceptivetradepracticesto$15,000perviolationorthree timestherestitutionamount,whicheverisgreater.Thebillalsoclarifiesservice methodsforpenaltyorders ItexpandspermissibleusesoffundsintheConsumer ProtectionLegalAccount,allowingthemtosupportstaffingandotherfraud preventioneffortswithoutaminimumbalancerestriction.Additionally,itensures thatconfidentialrecordssharedwiththeConsumer'sAdvocateremainprotected andnotpublicrecords.
RANPosition:Neutral ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11826/Overview
SB63Technology
ThisbillestablishesnewonlineprivacyprotectionsforchildreninNevadaby expandinguponexistingfederalregulations Itdefinesrequirementsfor controllersofonlineservicestoobtainverifiedparentalconsentbeforecollecting orprocessingachild’spersonalorgeolocationdataandbanstheuseofsuch datafortargetedadvertising,sale,orprofiling.Thebillmandatesclear disclosurestochildrenabouthowtheirdataisusedandlimitsdatacollectionto onlywhatisnecessary Italsorequiresdataprotectionassessmentsforonline servicesdirectedatchildrenandgrantstheAttorneyGeneralexclusive enforcementauthority.Violationsareclassifiedasdeceptivetradepracticesand carrysignificantcivilpenalties.
RANPosition:Neutral Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11863/Overview
SB93Labor
Thisbillstrengthensworkforcestandardsinbroadbandinfrastructureprojects fundedbyfederalgrantsinNevada.Itdeclareslegislativesupportforusinga skilledlocalworkforceandprovidingqualityjobsinbroadbanddevelopment It requiresstateagenciesawardingfederalbroadbandgrantstoevaluate applicationsbasedonpredefinedcriteriaandtoassigna30%weightto applicationsthatincludeasignedcertification.Thiscertificationmustconfirm thatapplicants,providers,orcontractorsmeetsafety,training,andwage standardsorarepartofacollectivebargainingagreement Awardedgrants mustbindapplicantstothesecommitments,andapplicablepublicworkslaws mustbefollowedforlicensedcontractwork.Agenciesmayadoptregulationsto enforcetheserequirements.
RANPosition:Oppose VetoedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11972/Overview
SB118Pharmacy
ExistinglawrequirestheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServicestoadminister Medicaid (NRS422270)Section1ofthisbillrequirestheDirectorofthe DepartmenttoincludeunderMedicaid:(1)coverageforservicesprovidedbya pharmacistwithinhisorherscopeofpracticeifsuchservicesarecoveredwhen performedbyanotherproviderofhealthcare;and(2)reimbursementforsuch servicesatanamountequaltoorgreaterthantheamountreimbursedtoa physician,physicianassistantoradvancedpracticeregisterednurseforsimilar services Sections1and5ofthisbillprohibitMedicaidoramanagedcare organizationthatprovideshealthcareservicestorecipientsofMedicaidfrom requiringpriorauthorizationforsuchaserviceifpriorauthorizationisnotrequired whentheserviceisperformedbyanotherproviderofhealthcare Sections2,3 and6ofthisbillremoverequirementsrelatedtocoverageunderMedicaidfor specificservicesprovidedbypharmacistsbecausesection1wouldprovidefor thecoverageofsuchservices.Section4ofthisbillmakesaconformingchange toindicatethattheprovisionsofsection1willbeadministeredinthesame mannerasotherprovisionsofexistinglawgoverningMedicaid
RANPosition:Support.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12031/Overview
SB149Pharmacy
Thisbillcentralizesthemanagementofprescriptiondrugcoverageunder Medicaid,CHIP,andrelatedplansbyrequiringtheDepartmentofHealthand HumanServicestocontractwithasinglestatepharmacybenefitmanager(PBM) Itoutlinesapplicationrequirements,contractterms,andregulationsgoverning PBMqualificationsandpharmacypayments.Medicaidmanagedcare organizationsmustusethisstatePBM,andtheDepartmentmustapproveall relatedpharmacycontractsorchanges ThebillprohibitsthePBMfromevading paymentresponsibilitiesandallowspenaltiesforviolations Italsotransfers relateddutiestothestatePBMandupdatesstatutoryreferencesaccordingly.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12108/Overview
SB160Discrimination
ThisbilltransferstheNevadaEqualRightsCommissionfromtheDepartmentof Employment,TrainingandRehabilitationtotheOfficeoftheAttorneyGeneraland reorganizesrelatedstatutoryprovisions.TheAttorneyGeneralmustappointthe Commission’smembersandAdministratorafterJuly1,2025,thoughcurrent officialsmaycontinuetoserveifqualified ThebillenhancesCommission operationsbyrequiringlegalreviewofcomplaints,paralegalcontinuing education,andestablishinglegalinternshipandvolunteerprograms.It mandatestheCommissiontopostappealprocessinformationonlineand extendsthetimelineforresolvinghousingdiscriminationcomplaintsfrom1year to18months,withnotificationrequiredifdelaysoccur.Complaintscannotbe closedwithoutresolutionunlessacomplainanthasthreatenedorabused Commissionmembers.
RANPosition:Oppose VetoedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12178/Overview
SB173Environment
Thisbillintroducesnewconsumer,environmental,andpublichealthmeasuresin Nevada Itrequiresfooddeliveryservicestoofferuserstheoptiontorequest disposableitemsandbansincludingthemunlessrequested,withviolations classifiedasdeceptivetradepractices.Beginningin2026,thebillprohibitsthe saleofcertainproductscontainingintentionallyaddedPFASandmandatesclear labelingofcookwarecontainingsuchsubstances.Itallocatesredevelopment fundstomitigateurbanheatislandsbyenhancinglandscapingandplanting drought-toleranttrees Emergencymanagementplansmustnowaddress extremeheat.Thebillalsoimposesmaintenanceandinspectionstandardson food-contactsurfacesinfoodestablishmentsandrequirestestingofhair productsandsynthetichairinClarkCountyforharmfulsubstanceslike formaldehydeandcarcinogens,supportedbyanewresearchinitiativeatthe UniversityofNevada,Reno.
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12191/Overview
SB198Employment
ThisbillrevisesNevada’srulesforhowandwhenemployersmustpaywagesand compensationtoemployeeswhoaredischarged,resign,quit,orareplacedon nonworkingstatus.Italignspaymenttimingforunpaidcompensation—suchas bonuses,profit-sharing,fringebenefits,and401(k)matches withtheemployee’s regularpayschedule,ratherthanrequiringimmediatepayment Italsoupdates penaltiesforlatepayment:insteadofextendingwagesforupto30days, employersmustpayanadditionaldailyamountequalto8hoursat1.5timesthe employee’shourlywage,plusequivalentcompensation,foreachdaypaymentis delayed,upto30days
RANPosition:Neutral.VetoedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12245/Overview
SB199ArtificialIntelligence
Thisbillintroducesbroadregulationsonartificialintelligence(AI)systemsin Nevada ItrequiresAIcompaniestoregisterwiththeBureauofConsumer Protectionandfollowspecificguidelines,includingattorneyreviewof AI-generatedlegaldocumentsandopt-inuserconsentforAItrainingonsocial mediaplatforms.ThebillrestrictsdeceptiveuseofAI-generatedhumanimages inpaidservicesandmandatesemployersurveystotrackAI-relatedjob displacement Itestablishespoliciesforfraudpreventionincountyrecorders' officesandAIuseinlawenforcement TheSuperintendentofPublicInstruction mustconveneaworkinggrouponAIineducation.Thebillalsobansrentpricing basedonAIsystemsusingnonpublicdatafrommultiplelandlords,authorizes financialregulatorstooverseeAIuse,andrestrictsinsurersfromtrainingAIon healthdatawithoutconsent Insurersmustadoptfairnesssafeguardsand maintainplansforresponsibleAIuse.
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12246/Overview
SB209Pharmacy
Thisbillstrengthensoversightandtransparencyofpharmacybenefitmanagers (PBMs)inNevadabyexpandingthedefinitionofpharmacybenefitstoinclude pharmacistservicesandapplyingregulationsaccordingly.ItprohibitsPBMsfrom steeringpatientstoaffiliatedpharmacies,usingspreadpricing,ordiscriminating againstnonaffiliatedpharmacies PBMsmustdiscloseallfeesandrebatesto insurersandpass100%ofrebatestothird-partyinsurers,whichmustusethe fundstoreducepremiumsandout-of-pocketcosts.Annualreportingandpublic biennialimpactreviewsarerequired.Thebillalsoenableslegalactionby pharmaciesagainstPBMsforretaliationandremovespriorexemptionsfor employer-sponsoreddrugplans,aligningstateauthoritywithfederalprecedent EnforcementpowersforviolationsaregrantedtotheCommissionerofInsurance.
RANPosition:Support.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12267/Overview
SB218Antitrust
ThisbillenactstheUniformAntitrustPre-MergerNotificationAct,requiringcertain businessesfilingfederalmergeroracquisitionnotificationsunderthe Hart-Scott-RodinoActtoalsosubmitthosefilingstotheNevadaAttorney General.ThisappliestoentitiesheadquarteredinNevadaormeetingspecific salesthresholdswithinthestate,andincludeselectroniccopiesofadditional materials.Thebillexemptsgaminglicenseesandprotectssubmittedinformation asconfidential,withlimiteddisclosureallowedforlegalandinvestigative purposes Italsoalignswithexistingstatehealthcaretransactionlawsby consolidatingnotificationrequirementsandenablestheAttorneyGeneraltoseek penaltiesfornoncompliance.Courtsmustinterpretthelawtopromote consistencywithotherstatesadoptingtheUniformAct
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12306/Overview
SB231Pharmacy
Thisbillestablishesrulesforsecuredrugtake-backbinsmaintainedby DEA-registeredcollectorsfordisposingofhome-generatedpharmaceutical waste Collectorsmustfollowfederalandstatelaws,monitorbinsduring accessiblehours,postclearsignage,keepinspectionrecords,andreporttheftor tamperingtolawenforcement.Collectorscannotchargecustomersforuseand areshieldedfromcertainliabilitiesunlessgrossnegligenceoccurs.Local governmentscannotimposeadditionalrestrictionsoncompliantcollectors The billalsodirects$500,000fromtheFundforaResilientNevadatosupporttheState BoardofPharmacyinhelpingcollectorsdestroycollectedpharmaceuticalwaste.
RANPosition:Support ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12331/Overview
SB260WorkingConditions
ThisbillrequirestheAdministratoroftheDivisionofIndustrialRelationstoadopt regulationsmandatingemployeractionstoreduceemployeeexposuretowildfire smokewhenairqualityindexlevelsreach150orhigher Italsorequiresthe creationofathresholdbeyondwhichoutdoorcriticaltasksmustbehalted. Employersmustimplementacommunicationsystemtoalertemployeestopoor airqualityandallowreportingofsymptoms.Additionalregulationsmustcover communicationprotocolsandemployeetrainingstandards Theserequirements exemptmineoperators,commercialtruckdrivers,emergencyserviceproviders, andbusinesseswith10orfeweremployees,anddonotimposeextrainsurance liability.
RANPosition:Neutral ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12414/Overview
SB282Grocery
ThisbillestablishestheGroceryInitiativewithintheDepartmentofHealthand HumanServicestosupportgrocerystoresinincreasingaccesstohealthyfoods infooddesertsandat-riskareas TheDepartment,incoordinationwiththe CouncilonFoodSecurity,willprovidegrants,technicalassistance,andonline resourcestoeligiblegrocerystores.TheDepartmentmayalsoacceptexternal fundingtosupporttheseefforts.Thebilldefineseligibilitycriteriaforparticipating storesanddirectstheCounciltoresearchanddeveloprecommendationson foodinsecurityinbothurbanandruralareas A$10,000,000appropriationis madetofundtheInitiative,andareportoffindingsisduetothe84thLegislature.
RANPosition:Support.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12484/Overview
SB291IdentityProtection
Thisbillallowsvictimsofidentitythefttorequestanew,uniquedriver'slicense numberfromtheDepartmentofMotorVehicles TheDepartmentmustestablish proceduresforsuchrequestsandisprohibitedfromchargingafeeforissuingthe newnumber.Thebillalsoensuresexistingdriver'slicenselawdefinitionsapplyto thisprovision.
RANPosition:Neutral ApprovedbytheGovernor
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12501/Overview
SB316Pharmacy
Thisbillstrengthensoversightofpharmacybenefitmanagers(PBMs)by expandingthedefinitionofpharmacybenefitsplanstoincludepharmacist servicesandapplyingrelatedregulationstoentitiesmanagingsuchcoverage It prohibitsPBMsfromsteeringpatientstowardaffiliatedpharmacies, discriminatingagainstnonaffiliatedones,orobstructingtimelyaccessto medications.PBMsmustdisclosefeestructures,rebateinformation,and formularydecisionstoinsurersandregulators.Cost-sharingforprescription drugsmustbebasedonnetpricesatthepointofsale Thebillrequiresannual reportingbyPBMsandinsurersonpricingandrebatedata,mandatespublic reportsonPBMimpacts,andenforcespenaltiesforviolations.Itaffirmsfiduciary dutiesofPBMstoinsuredindividualsandgrantsauditrightstothird-party insurers.Certaincoverage,suchasthatprovidedbyMedicaidmanagedcare andpublicemployeeplans,isexempt Thebillalsoamendsarelatedhospital pricinglawtolimitdebtcollectionrestrictionstocaseswherepricing noncompliancedirectlyaffectsthedebt.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12545/Overview
SB324Environment
Thisbillprohibitsthesale,offer,ordistributionofwaterindisposableplastic bottlesof4litersorlesswithincommunitiesborderingtheLakeTahoeWatershed Enforcementisassignedtolocalhealthboardsordepartments,whichmustissue escalatingpenaltiesforviolationswithinaone-yearperiod:awarningforthefirst violation,finesupto$100forasecond,upto$200forathird,andupto$500for fourthandsubsequentoffenses.
RANPosition:Oppose Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12553/Overview
SB345Insurance
Thisbillupdatesrequirementsforassociationsofself-insuredemployersthat provideindustrialinsuranceinNevada Itmandatesthatallmembersoperatein relatedindustriesandstrengthensgovernancebyrequiringboardtrusteestobe managerialpersonnelandestablishingindependentnominationprocedures. Associationsmustnowincludespecificfeeandliabilitytermsinindemnity agreements,useassessmentsonlyforplanadministrationandclaims,andcarry excessinsurancewithaminimumretentionof$250,000 Dividendsareprohibited, butannualassessmentsmaybereducedifassetsexceedneeds The CommissionerofInsurancegainsexpandedoversightpowers,includingverifying assessments,reviewingreserves,andenforcingcease-and-desistordersagainst administratorsandtrustees.Associationsmustreapplyforcertificationby October1,2026,undernewstandardsandregulations
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12604/Overview
SB389Pharmacy
ThisbillrequirestheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServicestocontractwitha singlepharmacybenefitmanager(PBM),designatedasthestatepharmacy benefitmanager,byJanuary1,2030,tomanageprescriptiondrugcoveragefor Medicaid,CHIP,andcertainhealthplans.ItoutlinesrequirementsforPBM applications,contractterms,reimbursementmethods,andthedevelopmentofa NevadaAverageAcquisitionCostbenchmarkfordrugpricingbasedonactual acquisitioncosts MedicaidmanagedcareorganizationsmustusethisPBMand discloserelatedexpendituresuponrequest Allpharmacycontractsunderthis PBMrequireDepartmentapproval,andcontracttermsmustnotconflictwiththe PBM'sobligations.ThebillalsomandatesbiennialreportingtotheLegislatureon costsavingsandmakesconformingchangestotransferdutiesanddefinitions
RANPosition:Support.ApprovedbytheGovernor.
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12689/Overview
SB392Taxation
Thisbillimposesasalesandusetaxonspecifieddigitalproductssoldorusedin Nevadaifdeliveredelectronically,beginningJanuary1,2026 Thetaxappliesat thesamerateasthecounty'sexistingsalestaxwherethesaleoccurs Retailers andfacilitatorswithover$100,000ingrossrevenueor200transactionsinNevada mustcollectandremitthetax,evenwithoutaphysicalpresenceinthestate. Facilitatorsoradvertiserswhodrivesalesbutdonotcollectpaymentmustalso collectthetaxormeetalternativenoticeandreportingrequirements Thebill includescomprehensiveprovisionsforadministration,enforcement,and complianceconsistentwithexistingsalesandusetaxlaws.
RANPosition:Support Billdiedduetomisseddeadline
LINK:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12694/Overview
SB395Transportation
Thisbillimposestemporarysafetyrequirementsontheoperationofcertainlarge orpassenger-capableautonomousvehiclesinNevada FromOctober1,2025, throughSeptember30,2035,autonomousvehiclesweighingover26,000pounds orwithmorethantwoaxlescapableoftransportingeightormorepassengers maynotbetestedoroperatedonhighwaysunlessahumanoperatorwitha commercialdriver’slicenseispresent.Thisoperatormustbetrainedtocontrol andshutoffthevehicleandmustmeetallstateandfederalqualificationsforthe vehicletype,regardlessofwhetherthevehicleisinautomatedormanualmode
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12701/Overview
SB435Tobacco&Vaping
Thisbillimposesnewregulatoryrequirementsonvaporproductmanufacturersin Nevada,similartothosealreadyappliedtotobaccoproducts.Itmandates manufacturerstocertifycompliancewithfederalmarketinglaws,notifythe AttorneyGeneralofmaterialchanges,andbelistedinastate-maintained directory Salesofvaporproductsnotlistedinthedirectoryareprohibited,with penaltiesforviolationsandunannouncedcompliancechecksrequiredannually Nonresidentmanufacturersmustappointanin-stateagentandpostabond.The billalsobansthesaleofunlicensednicotineproductsandnicotineanalogues, authorizesseizuresforviolations,andallowsdatasharingwithotherenforcement agencies Itexemptscertaincertificationdatafrompublicrecordslawsand establishesanenforcementfundandreportingrequirements.
RANPosition:Oppose.Billdiedduetomisseddeadline.
LINK:https://wwwlegstatenvus/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12784/Overview