Through the efforts of past and present Nevada Legislatures and the signature of past or present governors, there are many new laws now effective covering a wide spectrum of interests and concerns, some of those bills are listed below.
The state’s minimum hourly wage has been increased to $10.25 for those businesses offering health insurance; $11.25 for those without insurance.
Gun stores are required to post signs warning that the unlawful storage of firearms may result in fines or imprisonment.
All guns purchased or transferred after July 1, 2023, will include a gun lock in the transaction.
Placing a tracking device on a vehicle without the owner’s permission is illegal.
License plates no longer need to be renewed every eight years.
Landlords cannot charge tenants for repairs and maintenance of a unit if the work is required to keep the area habitable.
Jury duty pay has been raised from $40 to $65 a day.
Birth control pill prescriptions can be filled for a year’s supply at one time.
All mylar balloons must have a weight attached when sold. Sellers of balloons without a weight may face a $50 fine per balloon or a fine of $2,500 a day.
Future emergency plans must make provisions for the needs of people and their service animals. The action plan must include at least one designated shelter for the animal and its owner, including evacuation and transport plans.
The penalty for reckless driving causing substantial bodily harm or death has been increased to 20 years. Twenty-seven years if the incident took place in a school zone.
Reckless driving involving 50 mph or more over the speed limit in a school or pedestrian zone is now punishable by 6-10 years in prison.
The penalties for driving under the influence and causing injury have increased from fines and restitution for physical and property damage to include punitive damages.
Until June 30, 2027, the tax on premium cigars is now 50 cents each.
Cigarettes will again be available in casinos.
Mail theft is now a felony under state law, carrying a sentence of 1-4 years in prison.
Law enforcement officers may tow the vehicle of a reckless driver without making an arrest.
Health insurers, including Medicaid, must cover gender-affirming care for transgender minors and adults.
Nevada State College is now known as Nevada State University.
Sidewalk vendors in residential areas can become legitimate businesses by obtaining local permits and licenses.
Pet owners cannot restrain a dog using tethers, chains, choke collars, or other means for more than 10 hours out of 24 unless they are taking their dog camping.
Peace officers are required to ensure medical aid to a person who indicates they cannot breathe. The DMV will begin imprinting a symbol on driver’s licenses or ID cards to indicate medical conditions.
NDOT and NDOW are working together with improved funding to improve wildlife-friendly road infrastructure.
A “bill of rights” is now in effect for citizens of all ages with disabilities to ensure they are treated with respect and can make their own life decisions.
DACA recipients who move to Nevada now qualify for in-state college tuition within one year of residency.
The DMV is now prohibited from releasing any personal data to immigration authorities.
State employees will receive pay raises ranging from 10-13%.
Law enforcement is now required to accept reports from Native American reservations or colonies of a person who is missing under suspicious circumstances and enter the information into a national database.
Free passes to state parks for tribal members and veterans.
There are also several bills relating to education that were discussed in depth in The Fallon Post last week.
And for those proud alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno, you may now purchase a license plate commemorating the 150th anniversary of your school.
More complete information on the bills passed during the 82nd session of the legislature can be found at https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bills/Passed/BecameLaw.
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