Nevada 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

AB 225 — Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-944)

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(Reprinted with amendments adopted on April 24, 2023) FIRST REPRINT A.B.
Assembly Bill No.
225 A SSEMBLY B ILLN O.
225–Assemblywoman Newby CHAPTER..........
225–ASSEMBLYWOMAN N EWBY M ARCH 1, 2023 ____________ Referred to Committee on Government Affairs SUMMARY—Revises provisions concerning the confidentiality of personal information of certain persons.
(BDR 20-944) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
May have Fiscal Impact.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
Legislative Counsel’s Digest:
LegiExisting law authorizes certain persons and the spouse, domestic partner or minor child thereof, to request a court order to require that a county recorder, county assessor, county clerk, city clerk or the Secretary of State maintain the personal information of the person contained in their records in a confidential manner.
Existing law authorizes certain persons and the spouse, domestic partner or minor child thereof, to request a court order to require that a county recorder, county assessor, county clerk, city clerk or the Secretary of State maintain the manner.
Sections 7, 15 and 26 of this bill provide that any order of a court obtained pursuant to existing law authorizes, under certain circumstances, the county recorder, county assessor, county clerk, city clerk or the Secretary of State to keep personal information received subsequent to the date of the court order confidential.
Sections 7, 15 and 26 of this bill provide that any order of a court obtained pursuant to existing law authorizes, under certain circumstances, the county personal information received subsequent to the date of the court order confidential.
otherwise authorized under existing law, or a representative of a governmentalnot agency for whom such a person is an employee, to petition the district court to make the personal information of the person that is contained in the records of the county recorder, county assessor, county clerk, city clerk or the Secretary of State confidential.
Sections 4, 12 and 22 of this bill set forth a process for a person who is not otherwise authorized under existing law, or a representative of a governmental agency for whom such a person is an employee, to petition the district court to make the personal information of the person that is contained in the records of the county recorder, county assessor, county clerk, city clerk or the Secretary of State confidential.
(1) evidence of the existence of a - *AB225_R1* – 2 – threat to the petitioner or the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of the petitioner and that such threat is mitigated by making the personal information confidential;
(1) evidence of the existence of a petitioner and that such threat is mitigated by making the personal information confidential;
or (2) evidence that a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was order of the court expires 5 years after the date of the order, but may be extended in 5-year increments.
or (2) evidence that a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information of the person confidential.
Sections 6, 14 and 24 of this bill make conforming changes to provide that the definitions of “confidential information” include personal information deemed confidential pursuant to sections 4, 12 and 22.
Any such order of the court expires 5 years after the date of the order, but may be extended in 5-year increments.
Sections 9, 17 and 27 of this bill make conforming changes to provide that if a confidentiality of his or her personal information, the confidential information may only be disclosed in certain circumstances.
Sections 6, 14 and 24 of this bill make conforming changes to provide that the confidential pursuant to sections 4, 12 and 22.de personal information deemed Sections 9, 17 and 27 of this bill make conforming changes to provide that if a person who obtains a court order pursuant to section 4, 12 or 22 requests confidentiality of his or her personal information, the confidential information may only be disclosed in certain circumstances.
Sections 10, 11, 13, 18-20, 23 and 27-29 of this bill make conforming changes Statutes.te the proper placement of sections 4, 12 and 22 in the Nevada Revised THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
- 82nd Session (2023) – 2 – to indicate the proper placement of sections 4, 12 and 22 in the Nevada Reviseds Statutes.
Section 1.
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:D IN Sections 1-3.
2.
(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.
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(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.
and - *AB225_R1* – 3 – (b) Sets forth the document numbers of all records of the county recorder that contain confidential information.
and (b) Sets forth the document numbers of all records of the county recorder that contain confidential information.
(b) That a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the county recorder confidential.
(b) That a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat - 82nd Session (2023) – 3 – was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the county recorder confidential.
Any order of a court requiring the personal information of a person contained in the records of the county recorder be maintained in a confidential manner pursuant to this section:
Any order of a court requiring the personal information of a person contained in the records of the county recorder be mai(a) Is sufficient for the person to request that any personal information set forth in a document that is filed with the county recorder subsequent to the court order be maintained in a confidential manner.
(a) Is sufficient for the person to request that any personal information set forth in a document that is filed with the county recorder subsequent to the court order be maintained in a confidential manner.
and (c) Any telephone number or electronic mail address of a person.
and person.Any telephone number or electronic mail address of a Sec.
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any person or entity listed in NRS 247.540 who wishes to have the personal information of the person or entity that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential must obtain an order of a court that requires the county recorder to maintain the personal information of the person or entity in a confidential manner.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any person or entity listed in NRS 247.540 who wishes to have the personal information of the person or entity that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential must obtain an - 82nd Session (2023) – 4 – personal information of the person or entity in a confidential the manner.
(a) A sworn affidavit which:
(a) (1) States that the affiant has been issued a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive;
(1) States that the affiant has been issued a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive;
- *AB225_R1* – 5 – 3.
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Upon receipt of an order obtained pursuant to subsection 1 or a request made pursuant to subsection 2, a county recorder shall keep such information confidential and shall not:
Upon receipt of an order obtained pursuant to subsection 1 or a request made pursuant to subsection 2, a county recorder shall kee(a) Disclose the confidential information to anyone, unless disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by that person or entity;
(a) Disclose the confidential information to anyone, unless disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by that person or entity;
Any order of a court obtained pursuant to subsection 1 may authorize the county recorder to keep personal information confidential in a record that is filed with the county recorder subsequent to the date of the court order if the person submits a request to the county recorder along with the document number.
Any order of a court obtained pursuant to subsection 1 may authorize the county recorder to keep personal information confidential in a record that is filed with the county recorder - 82nd Session (2023) – 5 – request to the county recorder along with the document number.s a Sec.
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(g) Any [district attorney or attorney employed by the district attorney who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities prosecutes persons for:
attorney who as part of his or her normal job responsibilitiesrict prosecutes persons for:
- *AB225_R1* – 6 – [(i)] (j) Any person, including without limitation, a social worker, employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities:
[(i)] (j) Any person, including without limitation, a social worker, employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State w(1) Interacts with the public;
(1) Interacts with the public;
andb responsibilities:
and (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.
(2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.
(2) Who, as part of his or her normal job responsibilities, interacts with the public;
- 82nd Session (2023) – 6 – (2) Who, as part of his or her normal job responsibilities, interacts with the public;
[(l)] (m) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive.
person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive.a [(m)] (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.
[(m)] (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.
(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive;
(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclus(2) Any person:
and (2) Any person:
and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger - *AB225_R1* – 7 – for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.
and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.
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247.550 If a person or entity listed in NRS 247.540 or a person who obtains a court order pursuant to section 4 of this act requests confidentiality, the confidential information of that person or entity may only be disclosed as provided in NRS 239.0115 or 247.560 or as otherwise specifically authorized by law.
247.550 If a person or entity listed in NRS 247.540 or a person who obtains a court order pursuant to section 4 of this act requests confidentiality, the confidential information of that person or entity as otherwise specifically authorized by law..0115 or 247.560 or Sec.
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Chapter 250 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
Chapter 250 of NRS is hereby amended by adding the1.to Any person who is not otherwise described in NRS 250.140 or a representative of a governmental agency, on behalf of a person who is an employee of the governmental agency and is not otherwise described in NRS 250.140, may petition a district court to have personal information of the person that is contained in the records of a county assessor be maintained in a confidential manner.
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Any person who is not otherwise described in NRS 250.140 or a representative of a governmental agency, on behalf of a person who is an employee of the governmental agency and is not otherwise described in NRS 250.140, may petition a district court to have personal information of the person that is contained in the records of a county assessor be maintained in a confidential manner.
- *AB225_R1* – 8 – (a) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality, including, without limitation:
(a) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality, including, without limitation:
or (2) Evidence that a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the county assessor confidential;
or - 82nd Session (2023) – 8 – (2) Evidence that a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the county assessor confidential;
and (b) Sets forth the document numbers of all records of the county assessor that contain confidential information.
and county assessor that contain confidential information.of the 2.
2.
(b) Expires 5 years after the date of the order.
assessor must notify the person at least 6 months before thety expiration of the order.
The county assessor must notify the person at least 6 months before the expiration of the order.
or - *AB225_R1* – 9 – (b) Post the confidential information on the Internet or its successor, if any, or make the information available to others in any other way.
or (b) Post the confidential information on the Internet or its successor, if any, or make the information available to others in any other way.
(b) The home address of the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person;
- 82nd Session (2023) – 9 – (b) The home address of the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person;
250.100.
NAs used in NRS 250.100 to 250.230, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 250.110 and 250.120 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
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NRS 250.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
250.100 As used in NRS 250.100 to 250.230, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 250.110 and 250.120 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
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and (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality.
and (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for con2.deA person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive, may request a county assessor to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner without obtaining a court order pursuant to subsection 1 by submitting to the county assessor:
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A person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive, may request a county assessor to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner without obtaining a court order pursuant to subsection 1 by submitting to the county assessor:
and (b) Proof that the person has been issued a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive, including, without limitation, a confirmation letter and a copy of the enrollment card if - *AB225_R1* – 10 – such documents are issued by the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.
and (b) Proof that the person has been issued a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive, including, without limitation, a confirmation letter and a copy of the enrollment card if such documents are issued by the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Upon request of the county assessor, the Division shall verify whether a person who has submitted a request pursuant to this subsection has been issued a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive.
Upon request of the county assessor, the Division shall verify whether a person who has submitted a request pursuant to this - 82nd Session (2023) – 10 – 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive.ictitious address pursuant to NRS 3.
3.
250.140 1.
information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 250.120 that is contained in the records of a county assessor be kept confidential:
The following persons may request that personal information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 250.120 that is contained in the records of a county assessor be kept confidential:
(i) Any person employed by the Office of the Attorney General who prosecutes or defends actions on behalf of the State of Nevada or any agency in the Executive Department of the State Government.
(i) Any person employed by the Office of the Attorney General or any agency in the Executive Department of the Statete of Nevada Government.
and [performs] - *AB225_R1* – 11 – (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.
and [performs] (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.
(k) Any county manager in this State.
- 82nd Session (2023) – 11 – (l) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State designated by his or her employer [who] :
(l) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State designated by his or her employer [who] :
2.
confidential location for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence may request that the personal information described in subsection 4 of NRS 250.120 that is contained in the records of a county assessor be kept confidential.
Any nonprofit entity in this State that maintains a confidential location for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence may request that the personal information described in subsection 4 of NRS 250.120 that is contained in the records of a county assessor be kept confidential.
(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive;
(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusi(2) Any person:
and (2) Any person:
- *AB225_R1* – 12 – (e) “Prosecutor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030.
- 82nd Session (2023) – 12 – (e) “Prosecutor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030.
250.150.
NRIf a person or entity listed in NRS 250.140 or person who obtains a court order pursuant to section 12 of this act requests confidentiality, the confidential information of that person or entity may only be disclosed as provided in NRS 239.0115, 250.087, 250.160 or 250.180 or as otherwise specifically authorized by law.
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NRS 250.150 is hereby amended to read as follows:
250.150 If a person or entity listed in NRS 250.140 or person who obtains a court order pursuant to section 12 of this act requests confidentiality, the confidential information of that person or entity may only be disclosed as provided in NRS 239.0115, 250.087, 250.160 or 250.180 or as otherwise specifically authorized by law.
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record of any confidential information he or she requests.aintain a 4.
That the person understands that the assessor will maintain a record of any confidential information he or she requests.
4.
or (b) Knowingly obtain or disclose information pursuant to NRS 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, for any use not authorized pursuant to NRS 250.087 or 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive [.] , and section 12 of this act.
or (b) Knowingly obtain or disclose information pursuant to NRS 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, for any - 82nd Session (2023) – 13 – use not authorized pursuant to NRS 250.087 or 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive [.] , and section 12 of this act.
- *AB225_R1* – 13 – 2.
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250.220.
NIf a person discloses confidential information about a person or entity [listed in NRS 250.140] in violation of NRS 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, and the person who makes the disclosure knows or reasonably should know that such disclosure will create a substantial risk of bodily harm to the person about whom the information pertains or to a person to whom the entity is providing shelter, as applicable, the person who makes the disclosure is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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NRS 250.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:
250.220 If a person discloses confidential information about a person or entity [listed in NRS 250.140] in violation of NRS 250.100 to 250.180, inclusive, and section 12 of this act, and the person who makes the disclosure knows or reasonably should know that such disclosure will create a substantial risk of bodily harm to the person about whom the information pertains or to a person to whom the entity is providing shelter, as applicable, the person who makes the disclosure is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 1.4683, 1.4687, 1A.110, 3.2203, 41.0397, 41.071, 49.095, 49.293, 62D.420, 62D.440, 62E.516, 62E.620, 62H.025, 62H.030, 62H.170, 62H.220, 62H.320, 75A.100, 75A.150, 76.160, 78.152, 80.113, 81.850, 82.183, 86.246, 86.54615, 87.515, 87.5413, 87A.200, 87A.580, 87A.640, 88.3355, 88.5927, 88.6067, 88A.345, 88A.7345, 89.045, 89.251, 90.730, 91.160, 116.757, 116A.270, 116B.880, 118B.026, 119.260, 119.265, 119.267, 119.280, 119A.280, 119A.653, 119A.677, 119B.370, 119B.382, 120A.640, 120A.690, 125.130, 125B.140, 126.141, 126.161, 126.163, 126.730, 127.007, 127.057, 127.130, 127.140, 127.2817, 128.090, 130.312, 130.712, 136.050, 159.044, 159A.044, 172.075, 172.245, 176.015, 176.0625, 176.09129, 176.156, 176A.630, 178.39801, 178.4715, 178.5691, 179.495, 179A.070, 179A.165, 179D.160, 200.3771, 200.3772, 200.5095, 200.604, 202.3662, 205.4651, 209.392, 209.3923, 209.3925, 209.419, 209.429, 209.521, 211A.140, 213.010, 213.040, 213.095, 213.131, 217.105, 217.110, 217.464, 217.475, 218A.350, 218E.625, 218F.150, 218G.130, 218G.240, 218G.350, 224.240, 226.300, 228.270, 228.450, 228.495, 228.570, 231.069, 231.1473, 232.1369, 233.190, 237.300, 239.0105, 239.0113, 239.014, 239B.026, 239B.030, 239B.040, 239B.050, 239C.140, 239C.210, 239C.230, 239C.250, 239C.270, 239C.420, 240.007, 241.020, 241.030, 241.039, 242.105, 244.264, 244.335, 247.540, 247.550, 247.560, 250.087, 250.130, 250.140, 250.150, 268.095, 268.0978, 268.490, 268.910, 269.174, 271A.105, 281.195, 281.805, 281A.350, 281A.680, 281A.685, 281A.750, 281A.755, 281A.780, 284.4068, 284.4086, 286.110, 286.118, 287.0438, 289.025, 289.080, 289.387, 289.830, 293.4855, 293.5002, 293.503, 293.504, 293.558, 293.5757, 293.870, 293.906, 293.908, 293.910, 293B.135, 293D.510, 331.110, 332.061, 332.351, 333.333, 333.335, 338.070, 338.1379, 338.1593, 338.1725, 338.1727, 348.420, 349.597, 349.775, 353.205, 353A.049, 353A.085, 353A.100, 353C.240, 360.240, 360.247, 360.255, 360.755, 361.044, 361.2242, - *AB225_R1* – 14 – 361.610, 365.138, 366.160, 368A.180, 370.257, 370.327, 372A.080, 378.290, 378.300, 379.0075, 379.008, 379.1495, 385A.830, 385B.100, 387.626, 387.631, 388.1455, 388.259, 388.501, 388.503, 388.513, 388.750, 388A.247, 388A.249, 391.033, 391.035, 391.0365, 391.120, 391.925, 392.029, 392.147, 392.264, 392.271, 392.315, 392.317, 392.325, 392.327, 392.335, 392.850, 393.045, 394.167, 394.16975, 394.1698, 394.447, 394.460, 394.465, 396.1415, 396.1425, 396.143, 396.159, 396.3295, 396.405, 396.525, 396.535, 396.9685, 398A.115, 408.3885, 408.3886, 408.3888, 408.5484, 412.153, 414.280, 416.070, 422.2749, 422.305, 422A.342, 422A.350, 425.400, 427A.1236, 427A.872, 432.028, 432.205, 432B.175, 432B.280, 432B.290, 432B.4018, 432B.407, 432B.430, 432B.560, 432B.5902, 432C.140, 432C.150, 433.534, 433A.360, 439.4941, 439.4988, 439.840, 439.914, 439A.116, 439A.124, 439B.420, 439B.754, 439B.760, 439B.845, 440.170, 441A.195, 441A.220, 441A.230, 442.330, 442.395, 442.735, 442.774, 445A.665, 445B.570, 445B.7773, 447.345, 449.209, 449.245, 449.4315, 449A.112, 450.140, 450B.188, 450B.805, 453.164, 453.720, 458.055, 458.280, 459.050, 459.3866, 459.555, 459.7056, 459.846, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.240, 463.3403, 463.3407, 463.790, 467.1005, 480.535, 480.545, 480.935, 480.940, 481.063, 481.091, 481.093, 482.170, 482.368, 482.5536, 483.340, 483.363, 483.575, 483.659, 483.800, 484A.469, 484B.830, 484B.833, 484E.070, 485.316, 501.344, 503.452, 522.040, 534A.031, 561.285, 571.160, 584.655, 587.877, 598.0964, 598.098, 598A.110, 598A.420, 599B.090, 603.070, 603A.210, 604A.303, 604A.710, 612.265, 616B.012, 616B.015, 616B.315, 616B.350, 618.341, 618.425, 622.238, 622.310, 623.131, 623A.137, 624.110, 624.265, 624.327, 625.425, 625A.185, 628.418, 628B.230, 628B.760, 629.047, 629.069, 630.133, 630.2671, 630.2672, 630.2673, 630.30665, 630.336, 630A.327, 630A.555, 631.332, 631.368, 632.121, 632.125, 632.3415, 632.3423, 632.405, 633.283, 633.301, 633.4715, 633.4716, 633.4717, 633.524, 634.055, 634.1303, 634.214, 634A.169, 634A.185, 635.111, 635.158, 636.262, 636.342, 637.085, 637.145, 637B.192, 637B.288, 638.087, 638.089, 639.183, 639.2485, 639.570, 640.075, 640.152, 640A.185, 640A.220, 640B.405, 640B.730, 640C.580, 640C.600, 640C.620, 640C.745, 640C.760, 640D.135, 640D.190, 640E.225, 640E.340, 641.090, 641.221, 641.2215, 641.325, 641A.191, 641A.217, 641A.262, 641B.170, 641B.281, 641B.282, 641C.455, 641C.760, 641D.260, 641D.320, 642.524, 643.189, 644A.870, 645.180, 645.625, 645A.050, 645A.082, 645B.060, 645B.092, 645C.220, 645C.225, 645D.130, 645D.135, 645G.510, 645H.320, 645H.330, 647.0945, 647.0947, 648.033, 648.197, 649.065, 649.067, 652.126, 652.228, 653.900, 654.110, 656.105, 657A.510, 661.115, 665.130, - *AB225_R1* – 15 – 665.133, 669.275, 669.285, 669A.310, 671.170, 673.450, 673.480, 675.380, 676A.340, 676A.370, 677.243, 678A.470, 678C.710, 678C.800, 679B.122, 679B.124, 679B.152, 679B.159, 679B.190, 679B.285, 679B.690, 680A.270, 681A.440, 681B.260, 681B.410, 681B.540, 683A.0873, 685A.077, 686A.289, 686B.170, 686C.306, 687A.060, 687A.115, 687B.404, 687C.010, 688C.230, 688C.480, 688C.490, 689A.696, 692A.117, 692C.190, 692C.3507, 692C.3536, 692C.3538, 692C.354, 692C.420, 693A.480, 693A.615, 696B.550, 696C.120, 703.196, 704B.325, 706.1725, 706A.230, 710.159, 711.600, sections 4, 12 and 22 of this act, sections 35, 38 and 41 of chapter 478, Statutes of Nevada 2011 and section 2 of chapter 391, Statutes of Nevada 2013 and unless otherwise declared by law to be confidential, all public books and public records of a governmental entity must be open at all times during office hours to inspection by any person, and may be fully copied or an abstract or memorandum may be prepared from those public books and public records.
Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 1.4683, 1.4687, 1A.110, 3.2203, 41.0397, 41.071, 49.095, 49.293, 62D.420, 62D.440, 62E.516, 62E.620, 62H.025, 62H.030, 62H.170, 62H.220, 62H.320, 75A.100, 75A.150, 76.160, 78.152, 80.113, 81.850, 82.183, 86.246, 86.54615, 87.515, 87.5413, 87A.200, 87A.580, 87A.640, 88.3355, 88.5927, 88.6067, 88A.345, 88A.7345, 89.045, 89.251, 90.730, 91.160, 116.757, 116A.270, 116B.880, 118B.026, 119.260, 119.265, 119.267, 119.280, 119A.280, 119A.653, 119A.677, 119B.370, 119B.382, 120A.640, 120A.690, 125.130, 125B.140, 126.141, 126.161, 126.163, 126.730, 127.007, 127.057, 127.130, 127.140, 127.2817, 128.090, 130.312, 130.712, 136.050, 159.044, 159A.044, 172.075, 172.245, 176.015, 176.0625, 176.09129, 176.156, 176A.630, 178.39801, 178.4715, 200.3772, 200.5095, 200.604, 202.3662, 205.4651, 209.392,, 209.3923, 209.3925, 209.419, 209.429, 209.521, 211A.140, 213.010, 213.040, 213.095, 213.131, 217.105, 217.110, 217.464, 217.475, 218A.350, 218E.625, 218F.150, 218G.130, 218G.240, 218G.350, 224.240, 226.300, 228.270, 228.450, 228.495, 228.570, 231.069, 231.1473, 232.1369, 233.190, 237.300, 239.0105, 239.0113, 239.014, 239B.026, 239B.030, 239B.040, 239B.050, 239C.140, 239C.210, 239C.230, 239C.250, 239C.270, 239C.420, 240.007, 241.020, 241.030, 241.039, 242.105, 244.264, 244.335, 247.540, 247.550, 247.560, 250.087, 250.130, 250.140, 250.150, 268.095, 268.0978, 268.490, 268.910, 269.174, 271A.105, 281.195, 281.805, 281A.350, 281A.680, 281A.685, 281A.750, 281A.755, 281A.780, 284.4068, 284.4086, 286.110, 286.118, 287.0438, 289.025, 289.080, 289.387, 289.830, 293.4855, 293.5002, 293.503, 293.504, 293.558, 293.5757, 293.870, 293.906, 293.908, 293.910, - 82nd Session (2023) – 14 – 293B.135, 293D.510, 331.110, 332.061, 332.351, 333.333, 333.335, 338.070, 338.1379, 338.1593, 338.1725, 338.1727, 348.420, 349.597, 349.775, 353.205, 353A.049, 353A.085, 353A.100, 353C.240, 360.240, 360.247, 360.255, 360.755, 361.044, 361.2242, 378.290, 378.300, 379.0075, 379.008, 379.1495, 385A.830,72A.080, 385B.100, 387.626, 387.631, 388.1455, 388.259, 388.501, 388.503, 388.513, 388.750, 388A.247, 388A.249, 391.033, 391.035, 391.0365, 391.120, 391.925, 392.029, 392.147, 392.264, 392.271, 392.315, 392.317, 392.325, 392.327, 392.335, 392.850, 393.045, 394.167, 394.16975, 394.1698, 394.447, 394.460, 394.465, 396.1415, 396.1425, 396.143, 396.159, 396.3295, 396.405, 396.525, 396.535, 396.9685, 398A.115, 408.3885, 408.3886, 408.3888, 408.5484, 412.153, 414.280, 416.070, 422.2749, 422.305, 422A.342, 422A.350, 425.400, 427A.1236, 427A.872, 432.028, 432.205, 432B.175, 432B.280, 432B.290, 432B.4018, 432B.407, 432B.430, 432B.560, 432B.5902, 432C.140, 432C.150, 433.534, 433A.360, 439.4941, 439.4988, 439.840, 439.914, 439A.116, 439A.124, 439B.420, 439B.754, 439B.760, 439B.845, 440.170, 441A.195, 441A.220, 441A.230, 442.330, 442.395, 442.735, 442.774, 445A.665, 445B.570, 445B.7773, 447.345, 449.209, 449.245, 449.4315, 449A.112, 450.140, 450B.188, 450B.805, 453.164, 453.720, 458.055, 458.280, 459.050, 459.3866, 459.555, 459.7056, 459.846, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.240, 463.3403, 463.3407, 463.790, 467.1005, 480.535, 480.545, 480.935, 480.940, 481.063, 481.091, 481.093, 482.170, 482.368, 482.5536, 483.340, 483.363, 483.575, 483.659, 483.800, 484A.469, 484B.830, 534A.031, 561.285, 571.160, 584.655, 587.877, 598.0964, 598.098,, 598A.110, 598A.420, 599B.090, 603.070, 603A.210, 604A.303, 604A.710, 612.265, 616B.012, 616B.015, 616B.315, 616B.350, 618.341, 618.425, 622.238, 622.310, 623.131, 623A.137, 624.110, 624.265, 624.327, 625.425, 625A.185, 628.418, 628B.230, 628B.760, 629.047, 629.069, 630.133, 630.2671, 630.2672, 630.2673, 630.30665, 630.336, 630A.327, 630A.555, 631.332, 631.368, 632.121, 632.125, 632.3415, 632.3423, 632.405, 633.283, 633.301, 633.4715, 633.4716, 633.4717, 633.524, 634.055, 634.1303, 634.214, 634A.169, 634A.185, 635.111, 635.158, 636.262, 636.342, 637.085, 637.145, 637B.192, 637B.288, 638.087, 638.089, 639.183, 639.2485, 639.570, 640.075, 640.152, 640A.185, 640A.220, 640B.405, 640B.730, 640C.580, 640C.600, 640C.620, 640C.745, 640C.760, 640D.135, 640D.190, 640E.225, 640E.340, 641.090, 641.221, 641.2215, 641.325, 641A.191, 641A.217, - 82nd Session (2023) – 15 – 641D.260, 641D.320, 642.524, 643.189, 644A.870, 645.180,60, 645.625, 645A.050, 645A.082, 645B.060, 645B.092, 645C.220, 645C.225, 645D.130, 645D.135, 645G.510, 645H.320, 645H.330, 647.0945, 647.0947, 648.033, 648.197, 649.065, 649.067, 652.126, 652.228, 653.900, 654.110, 656.105, 657A.510, 661.115, 665.130, 665.133, 669.275, 669.285, 669A.310, 671.170, 673.450, 673.480, 675.380, 676A.340, 676A.370, 677.243, 678A.470, 678C.710, 678C.800, 679B.122, 679B.124, 679B.152, 679B.159, 679B.190, 679B.285, 679B.690, 680A.270, 681A.440, 681B.260, 681B.410, 681B.540, 683A.0873, 685A.077, 686A.289, 686B.170, 686C.306, 687A.060, 687A.115, 687B.404, 687C.010, 688C.230, 688C.480, 688C.490, 689A.696, 692A.117, 692C.190, 692C.3507, 692C.3536, 692C.3538, 692C.354, 692C.420, 693A.480, 693A.615, 696B.550, 696C.120, 703.196, 704B.325, 706.1725, 706A.230, 710.159, 711.600, sections 4, 12 and 22 of this act, sections 35, 38 and 41 of chapter 478, Statutes of Nevada 2011 and section 2 of chapter 391, confidential, all public books and public records of a governmental entity must be open at all times during office hours to inspection by any person, and may be fully copied or an abstract or memorandum may be prepared from those public books and public records.
A governmental entity that has legal custody or control of a public book or record shall not deny a request made pursuant to subsection 1 to inspect or copy or receive a copy of a public book or record on the basis that the requested public book or record contains information that is confidential if the governmental entity can redact, delete, conceal or separate, including, without limitation, electronically, the confidential information from the information included in the public book or record that is not otherwise confidential.
A governmental entity that has legal custody or control of a public book or record shall not deny a request made pursuant to record on the basis that the requested public book or record contains information that is confidential if the governmental entity can redact, delete, conceal or separate, including, without limitation, electronically, the confidential information from the information included in the public book or record that is not otherwise confidential.
Nothing in this subsection requires a governmental entity to provide a copy of a public record in an electronic format or by means of an electronic medium if:
Nothing in this subsection requires a governmental entity - 82nd Session (2023) – 16 – means of an electronic medium if:ord in an electronic format or by (a) The public record:
(a) The public record:
or - *AB225_R1* – 16 – (2) Require the production of information that is confidential and that cannot be redacted, deleted, concealed or separated from information that is not otherwise confidential.
or (2) Require the production of information that is confidential and that cannot be redacted, deleted, concealed or separated from information that is not otherwise confidential.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.030, shall, upon request, prepare the copy of the public record and shall not require the person who has requested the copy to prepare the copy himself or herself.
request, prepare the copy of the public record and shall not require the person who has requested the copy to prepare the copy himself or herself.
(a) Evidence of the existence of a threat to the petitioner or the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of the petitioner and that such threat is mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential;
(a) Evidence of the existence of a threat to the petitioner or the such threat is mitigated by making the personal informationnd that contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential;
and 2.
and - 82nd Session (2023) – 17 – 2.
The district court may order the personal information of the petitioner contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk to be confidential if, based on a preponderance of the evidence, the court finds:
The district court may order the personal information of the petitioner contained in the records of the Secretary of State or preponderance of the evidence, the court finds:ased on a (a) The existence of a threat to the petitioner or the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of the petitioner and that such threat is mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential.
(a) The existence of a threat to the petitioner or the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of the petitioner and that such threat is mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential.
(b) That a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential.
- *AB225_R1* – 17 – (b) That a threat has existed within the last 5 years to a person who holds a similar position as the petitioner and that such threat was mitigated by making the personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk confidential.
The person may submit a request to the district court to extend the order.
The person may submit extension expires 5 years after the date of the extension.uch 5.
Any such extension expires 5 years after the date of the extension.
5.
and (c) Any telephone number or electronic mail address of a person.
and - 82nd Session (2023) – 18 – (c) Any telephone number or electronic mail address of a person.
293.900 As used in NRS 293.900 to 293.920, inclusive, and section 22 of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 293.902 and 293.904 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
293.900 As used in NRS 293.900 to 293.920, inclusive, and words and terms defined in NRS 293.902 and 293.904 have thees, the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
- *AB225_R1* – 18 – Sec.
Sec.
(g) Any [district attorney or attorney employed by the district attorney who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities prosecutes persons for:
(g) Any [district attorney or attorney employed by the district attorney who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities prosecu(1) Crimes that are punishable as category A felonies;
(1) Crimes that are punishable as category A felonies;
and (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.
and - 82nd Session (2023) – 19 – protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparableild dangers.
- *AB225_R1* – 19 – [(k) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by the county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.
[(k) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by the county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.
(l)] (m) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive.
(l)] (m) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person des[(m)] (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.
[(m)] (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to [(k),] (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.
and (2) Any person:
and (2)(I) Who resides in this State;
(I) Who resides in this State;
(e) “Prosecutor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030.
- 82nd Session (2023) – 20 – (e) “Prosecutor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030.
Sec.
293.906 1.RS 29Any person listed in NRS 293.908 who wishes to have personal information about himself or herself that is contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk be kept confidential must obtain an order of a court that requires the Secretary of State or the county clerk or city clerk to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner.
26.
NRS 293.906 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.906 1.
Any person listed in NRS 293.908 who wishes to have personal information about himself or herself that is contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk be kept confidential must obtain an order of a court that requires the Secretary of State or the county clerk or city clerk to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner.
and - *AB225_R1* – 20 – (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality.
and (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality.
Any order of a court obtained pursuant to subsection 1 may authorize the Secretary of State or county or city clerk to keep personal information confidential that is received subsequent to the date of the court order if the person submits a request to the Secretary of State or county or city clerk, as applicable.
Any order of a court obtained pursuant to subsection 1 may authorize the Secretary of State or county or city clerk to keep the date of the court order if the person submits a request to the Secretary of State or county or city clerk, as applicable.
or (b) Knowingly obtain or disclose information pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive, and section 22 of this act, for any use not authorized pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive [.] , and section 22 of this act.
or (b) Knowingly obtain or disclose information pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive, and section 22 of this act, for any - 82nd Session (2023) – 21 – use not authorized pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive [.] , and section 22 of this act.
293.918.
NRIf a person discloses confidential information about a person [listed in NRS 293.908] in violation of NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive, and section 22 of this act, and the person who makes the disclosure knows or reasonably should know that such disclosure will create a substantial risk of bodily harm to the person about whom the information pertains, the person who makes the disclosure is guilty of a misdemeanor.
29.
NRS 293.918 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.918 If a person discloses confidential information about a person [listed in NRS 293.908] in violation of NRS 293.900 to 293.914, inclusive, and section 22 of this act, and the person who makes the disclosure knows or reasonably should know that such disclosure will create a substantial risk of bodily harm to the person about whom the information pertains, the person who makes the disclosure is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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The bill expands the ability to request confidentiality for personal information held by county entities to include additional individuals and establishes new procedures for obtaining and maintaining such confidentiality.

  • NRS 247.540

    Any person who is not otherwise described in NRS 247.540 → Any person who is not otherwise described in NRS 247.540 or a representative of a governmental agency, on behalf of a person who is an employee of the governmental agency and is not otherwise described in NRS 247.540

    It allows representatives of governmental agencies to request court orders for confidentiality on behalf of their employees.

  • NRS 247.540

    must obtain an order of a court that requires the county recorder to maintain the personal information of the person or entity in a confidential manner. → may petition a district court to have personal information of the person that is contained in the records of a county recorder be maintained in a confidential manner.

    It changes the requirement from obtaining a court order to petitioning the court for confidentiality.

  • NRS 247.540

    Such an order must be based on a sworn affidavit by the person or, if an entity, a person authorized to sign on behalf of the entity, which affidavit: → Any such a petition must be based on a sworn affidavit which:

    It clarifies that the petition must be based on a sworn affidavit outlining specific justifications for confidentiality.

  • NRS 247.540

    (a) States that the affiant qualifies as a person listed in → (a) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality, including, without limitation:

    It specifies the type of information that must be included in the affidavit.

  • NRS 247.540

    may submit a request to the district court to extend the order. → The person may submit a request to the district court to extend the order.

    It requires notification about the expiration of the confidentiality order and allows for an extension.

  • NRS 247.540

    Expires 5 years after the date of the order. → Expires 5 years after the date of the order.

    It establishes a time limit on how long the confidentiality order lasts.

  • NRS 247.500

    who wishes to have the personal information of the person or entity that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential must obtain an → who wishes to have the personal information kept confidential must obtain an

    It simplifies the language in the statute regarding obtaining confidentiality.

  • NRS 247.510

    means personal information deemed confidential pursuant to NRS 247.530 [.] → means personal information deemed confidential pursuant to NRS 247.530 or section 4 of this act.

    It acknowledges the new section added to define confidentiality.

  • NRS 247.530

    the personal information of the person or entity in a confidential the manner. → the personal information contained in the records of the county recorder confidential.

    It corrects and clarifies the language regarding how confidential information is to be maintained.

  • NRS 247.540

    The following persons may request that the personal information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 247.520 → The following persons may request that the personal information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 247.520 that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential:

    It modifies the phrasing for better clarity regarding who can request confidentiality.

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 93.

  2. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

  3. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Excused: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment.

  4. From committee: Do pass. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time.

  5. In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To committee.

  6. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.

  7. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 253.) To printer.

  8. From printer. To committee.

  9. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

Sponsors

  • Sabra Newby · Primary

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  • Sabra Newby

Co-sponsors (0)

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Subjects

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