Nevada 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

AB 35 — Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors. (BDR 15-448)

Last action — Approved by the Governor. Chapter 141.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 15, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Joe Lombardo (Republican) on May 30, 2025.

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Assembly Bill No.
35 ASSEMBLY BILL NO .
35–Committee on Judiciary CHAPTER..........
35–COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (ON B EHALF OF THE A TTORNEY G ENERAL ) PREFILED N OVEMBER 15, 2024 ____________ Referred to Committee on Judiciary SUMMARY—Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors.
(BDR 15-448) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
No.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
Sections 30 and 31 of this bill establish the preferred manner of referring to items or materials that depict or describe a minor as the subject of a sexual sexual conduct in the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative simulate, Code.
items or materials that depict or describe a minor as the subject of a sexualg to portrayal or engaging in or simulating, or assisting others to engage in or simulate, sexual conduct in the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code.
Sections 6-29 and 32-37 of this bill make conforming changes to replace words and terms that are not preferred for use in the Nevada Revised Statutes, including the term “child pornography” and various related terms, with the term “child sexual abuse material” in accordance with section 30.
Sections 6-29 and 32-37 of this bill make conforming changes to replace words and terms that are not preferred for use in the Nevada Revised Statutes, “child sexual abuse material” in accordance with section 30.erms, with the term EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
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False imprisonment pursuant to NRS 200.460 if the false imprisonment involves the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim or the use or threatened use of a firearm or a deadly weapon.
False imprisonment pursuant to NRS 200.460 if the false imprisonment involves the use or threatened use of force or violence deadly weapon.ctim or the use or threatened use of a firearm or a - 83rd Session (2025) – 2 – 11.
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Battery which is committed with the use of a deadly1.
Assault with a deadly weapon pursuant to NRS 200.471.
weapon or which results in substantial bodily harm as described in NRS 200.481 or battery which is committed by strangulation as described in NRS 200.481 or 200.485.
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Battery which is committed with the use of a deadly weapon or which results in substantial bodily harm as described in NRS 200.481 or battery which is committed by strangulation as described in NRS 200.481 or 200.485.
An attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense listed in this section.
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NRS 50.700 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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compelling need for an additional psychological or psychiatricof a examination of the victim or witness pursuant to subsection 2, the court must consider whether:
In determining whether there is a prima facie showing of a compelling need for an additional psychological or psychiatric examination of the victim or witness pursuant to subsection 2, the court must consider whether:
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 3 – compelling need for an additional psychological or psychiatric of a examination of the victim or witness, the court shall issue a factual finding that details with particularity the reasons why an additional psychological or psychiatric examination of the victim or witness is warranted.
If the court determines there is a prima facie showing of a compelling need for an additional psychological or psychiatric examination of the victim or witness, the court shall issue a factual finding that details with particularity the reasons why an additional psychological or psychiatric examination of the victim or witness is warranted.
(c) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368;
- *AB35_R1* – 4 – (g) Fertility fraud pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975;
(g) Fertility fraud pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975;
(m) An offense involving the administration of a drug to another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this section;
person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this section;
(p) A violation of NRS 201.553;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 4 – (p) A violation of NRS 201.553;
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(r) Any other offense that has an element involving a sexual act or sexual conduct with another person;
(r) Any other offense that has an element involving a sexual act or (s) Any attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in this subsection.
or (s) Any attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in this subsection.
- *AB35_R1* – 5 – (6) Battery that constitutes domestic violence, other than a battery described in subparagraph (5), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(6) Battery that constitutes domestic violence, other than a preceding 3 years;in subparagraph (5), within the immediately (7) Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness, indecent exposure, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material or any other sexually related crime;
(7) Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness, indecent exposure, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material or any other sexually related crime;
(11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – (11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
The public institution or agency or the licensing authority, as applicable, may exchange with the Central Repository or the Federal - *AB35_R1* – 6 – Bureau of Investigation any information concerning the fingerprints submitted.
The public institution or agency or the licensing authority, as Bureau of Investigation any information concerning the fingerprints submitted.
A person who is required to submit to an investigation required pursuant to this section shall not have contact with a child without supervision in a public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, before the investigation of the background and personal history of the person has been conducted.
A person who is required to submit to an investigation required pursuant to this section shall not have contact with a child without supervision in a public or private institution or agency to - 83rd Session (2025) – 6 – limitation, a facility for the detention of children, before the investigation of the background and personal history of the person has been conducted.
or (2) Proceed with charges against the employee for only one or more crimes not listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
or or more crimes not listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.ly one Sec.
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and - *AB35_R1* – 7 – (b) The form or procedure that must be used to request disclosure pursuant to NRS 62D.440.
and (b) The form or procedure that must be used to request disclosure pursuant to NRS 62D.440.
(a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366;
(g) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 7 – (g) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450;
or (i) An attempt to commit an offense listed in this subsection.
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NRS 62F.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
NRS 62F.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:ion.
(a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366;
- *AB35_R1* – 8 – (d) An attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in paragraph (a), (b) or (c), if punishable as a felony;
(d) An attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in paragraph (a), (b) or (c), if punishable as a felony;
or (b) At least 13 years of age and the offender was not more than 4 years older than the victim at the time of the commission of the offense.
or - 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – (b) At least 13 years of age and the offender was not more than years older than the victim at the time of the commission of the offense.
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secure from appropriate law enforcement agencies information onl the background and personal history of each applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, and each employee of the department of juvenile justice services, to determine:
A department of juvenile justice services shall secure from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, and each employee of the department of juvenile justice services, to determine:
(8) A crime involving pandering or prostitution, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 201.295 to 201.440, inclusive;
without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 201.295 to 201.440, inclusive;
- *AB35_R1* – 9 – (11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
(11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other - 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(13) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(13) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
Each applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, and each employee of the department of juvenile justice services, must submit to the department of juvenile justice services:
Each applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, and each employee of the department of justice services:services, must submit to the department of juvenile (a) A complete set of his or her fingerprints and written authorization to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report;
(a) A complete set of his or her fingerprints and written authorization to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report;
and (b) Written authorization for the department of juvenile justice services to obtain any information that may be available from the Statewide Central Registry or the central registry of information concerning the abuse or neglect of a child established by any other state in which the applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years.
and (b) Written authorization for the department of juvenile justice services to obtain any information that may be available from the Statewide Central Registry or the central registry of information concerning the abuse or neglect of a child established by any other - *AB35_R1* – 10 – state in which the applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years.
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When a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation is received by the Central Repository, the Central Repository shall immediately forward a copy of the report to the department of juvenile justice services for a determination of whether the applicant or employee has criminal charges pending against him or her for a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 or has been convicted of a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
When a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation is received by the Central Repository, the Central Repository shall immediately forward a copy of the report to the department of juvenile justice services for a determination of whether the applicant crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 or has been convicted of a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
(3) Assault with intent to kill or to commit sexual assault or mayhem;
(3) Assault with intent to kill or to commit sexual assault or mayhem(4) Battery which results in substantial bodily harm to the victim;
(4) Battery which results in substantial bodily harm to the victim;
- *AB35_R1* – 11 – (8) A crime involving pandering or prostitution, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 201.295 to 201.440, inclusive;
(8) A crime involving pandering or prostitution, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 201.295 to 201.440, inclusive;
(9) Abuse or neglect of a child, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.508 or 200.5083 or contributory delinquency;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – (9) Abuse or neglect of a child, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.508 or 200.5083 or contributory delinquency;
(10) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;
(10) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;d substance or any (11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
(11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
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information from:ent of juvenile justice services shall request (a) The Statewide Central Registry concerning an applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, or an employee of the department of juvenile justice services, to determine whether there has been a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against the applicant or employee;
A department of juvenile justice services shall request information from:
(a) The Statewide Central Registry concerning an applicant for employment with the department of juvenile justice services, or an employee of the department of juvenile justice services, to determine whether there has been a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against the applicant or employee;
- *AB35_R1* – 12 – (a) A complete set of his or her fingerprints and written authorization to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 12 – (a) A complete set of his or her fingerprints and written authorization to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report;
and (b) Written authorization for the department of juvenile justice services to obtain any information that may be available from the Statewide Central Registry or the central registry of information concerning the abuse or neglect of a child established by any other state in which the applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years.
and services to obtain any information that may be available from thece Statewide Central Registry or the central registry of information concerning the abuse or neglect of a child established by any other state in which the applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years.
As used in this section, “Statewide Central Registry” means the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established by NRS 432.100.
As used in this section, “Statewide Central Registry” means the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established by NRSSec.
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The officer shall use the fingerprints taken from the child to make an immediate comparison with the latent fingerprints.
The officer shall use the - 83rd Session (2025) – 13 – with the latent fingerprints.
If the comparison is:
If the comparison is:ate comparison (a) Negative, the fingerprint card and other copies of the fingerprints taken may be immediately destroyed or may be retained for future use.
- *AB35_R1* – 13 – (a) Negative, the fingerprint card and other copies of the fingerprints taken may be immediately destroyed or may be retained for future use.
If the child from whom the fingerprints are taken subsequently is not adjudicated delinquent, the parent or guardian of the child or, when the child becomes at least 18 years of age, the child may petition the juvenile court for the removal of the fingerprints from any local file or local system.
If adjudicated delinquent, the parent or guardian of the child or, when the child becomes at least 18 years of age, the child may petition the juvenile court for the removal of the fingerprints from any local file or local system.
and (2) Officers and employees of the Central Repository who are assisting law enforcement officers with criminal investigations or who are conducting research or performing a statistical analysis.
and are assisting law enforcement officers with criminal investigations or who are conducting research or performing a statistical analysis.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the photographs of the child must be kept in the file pertaining to the child under special security measures which provide that the photographs may be inspected only to conduct criminal investigations and photographic lineups.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the photographs of the child must be kept in the file - 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – provide that the photographs may be inspected only to conduct criminal investigations and photographic lineups.
If the juvenile - *AB35_R1* – 14 – court subsequently determines that the child is not delinquent, the juvenile court shall order the photographs to be destroyed.
If the juvenile court subsequently determines that the child is not delinquent, the juvenile court shall order the photographs to be destroyed.
(g) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220;
(h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;01.220;
(h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;
For each child adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that would have been a sexual offense if committed by an adult, the Division of Child and Family Services shall collect from the juvenile courts, local juvenile probation departments and the staff of the youth correctional services, as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services:
For each child adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that would have been a sexual offense if committed by an adult, the Division of Child and Family Services shall collect from the juvenile courts, local juvenile probation departments and the staff of the youth correctional services, as directed by the Dep(a) The information listed in NRS 62H.210;
(a) The information listed in NRS 62H.210;
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information containing the name of the child and all information relating to programs of treatment in which the child participated is confidential and must not be used for a purpose other than that provided for in this section and NRS 62H.320.
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, all information containing the name of the child and all information - *AB35_R1* – 15 – relating to programs of treatment in which the child participated is confidential and must not be used for a purpose other than that provided for in this section and NRS 62H.320.
(l) An attempt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive;
(k), inclusive;pt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (m) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547;
(m) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547;
(c) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 16 – NRS 200.400;ry with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to (d) An offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive;
(d) An offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive;
- *AB35_R1* – 16 – (h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;
(h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;
or (m) An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would be an offense listed in this subsection.
or committed in this State, would be an offense listed in thisf subsection.
(a) The appropriate agency which provides child welfare services shall provide the Indian child’s tribe and proposed tribal customary adoptive parents with a written report on the Indian child, including, without limitation, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, the medical background, if known, of the Indian child’s parents, and the Indian child’s educational information, developmental history and medical background, including all known diagnostic information, current medical reports and any psychological evaluations.
(a) The appropriate agency which provides child welfare services shall provide the Indian child’s tribe and proposed tribal customary adoptive parents with a written report on the Indian child, including, without limitation, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, the medical background, if known, of the Indian child’s parents, and the Indian child’s educational information, developmental history and medical background, including all known diagnostic information, current medical reports and(b) The court shall accept a tribal customary adoptive home study conducted by the Indian child’s tribe if the home study:
(b) The court shall accept a tribal customary adoptive home study conducted by the Indian child’s tribe if the home study:
(3) Includes an evaluation of the background, safety and health information of the proposed adoptive placement, including the biological, psychological and social factors of the proposed adoptive placement and assessment of the commitment, capability and suitability of the proposed adoptive placement to meet the Indian child’s needs;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 17 – health information of the proposed adoptive placement, including the biological, psychological and social factors of the proposed adoptive placement and assessment of the commitment, capability and suitability of the proposed adoptive placement to meet the Indian child’s needs;
(c) Notwithstanding subsection 2, the court may not accept the tribe’s order or judgment of tribal customary adoption if any adult - *AB35_R1* – 17 – living in the proposed adoptive placement has a felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, crimes against a child, including child [pornography,] sexual abuse material, or a crime involving violence.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection 2, the court may not accept the tribe’s order or judgment of tribal customary adoption if any adult living in the proposed adoptive placement has a felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, crimes against a child, including child [pornography,] sexual abuse material, or a crime involving violence.
The definition must include rape, sexual assault and homicide, but must not include other physical assault or battery.
The definition must include rape, sexual assault and homicide, but must not2.
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and (3) Does not include any child support obligation from the Indian child’s parents or Indian custodian.
and Indian child’s parents or Indian custodian.rt obligation from the The court shall afford full faith and credit to a tribal customary adoption order or judgment that is accepted under this subsection.
 The court shall afford full faith and credit to a tribal customary adoption order or judgment that is accepted under this subsection.
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In addition to the requirements under NRS 127.151, the order or decree of adoption must include a statement that any parental rights or obligations not specified in the order or decree are transferred to the tribal customary adoptive parents and a description of any parental rights or duties retained by the Indian child’s parents, the rights of inheritance of the parents and Indian child and the Indian child’s legal relationship with the child’s tribe.
In addition to the requirements under statement that any parental rights or obligations not specified in the order or decree are transferred to the tribal customary adoptive parents and a description of any parental rights or duties retained by the Indian child’s parents, the rights of inheritance of the parents and Indian child and the Indian child’s legal relationship with the child’s tribe.
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The Division shall adopt regulations requiring that any report regarding a ward who is an Indian child that an agency which provides child welfare services submits to the court, including any home studies, placement reports or other reports required by law must address tribal customary adoption as a permanency option.
The Division shall adopt regulations requiring that any report regarding a ward who is an Indian child that an agency which provides child welfare services submits to the court, including any must address tribal customary adoption as a permanency option.
(a) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 19 – certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.;and (b) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;
(b) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;
- *AB35_R1* – 19 – (a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366;
(a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366;
(b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368, if punished as a felony;
(b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368, if pun(c) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400;
(c) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400;
(j) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;
(p) An attempt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (o), inclusive, if punished as a felony;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 20 – (o), inclusive, if punished as a felony;
or (q) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547 or 207.193.
ored in paragraphs (a) to (q) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547 or 207.193.
or (b) If a psychosexual evaluation of the person is not required pursuant to NRS 176.139, a psychologist licensed to practice in this State who is trained to conduct psychosexual evaluations or a - *AB35_R1* – 20 – psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State who is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., and is trained to conduct psychosexual evaluations certifies in a written report to the court that the person convicted of the offense does not represent a high risk to reoffend based upon a currently accepted standard of assessment.
or (b) If a psychosexual evaluation of the person is not required pursuant to NRS 176.139, a psychologist licensed to practice in this State who is trained to conduct psychosexual evaluations or a certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., and is trained to conduct psychosexual evaluations certifies in a written report to the court that the person convicted of the offense does not represent a high risk to reoffend based upon a currently accepted standard of assessment.
(a) Attempted sexual assault of a person who is 16 years of age or older pursuant to NRS 200.366.
(a) Attempted sexual assault of a person who is 16 years of age or (b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368.
(b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368.
(g) Incest pursuant to NRS 201.180.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 21 – (g) Incest pursuant to NRS 201.180.
(k) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450.
NRS 201.450.l penetration of a dead human body pursuant to (l) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a school or volunteers at a school and a pupil pursuant to NRS 201.540.
(l) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a school or volunteers at a school and a pupil pursuant to NRS 201.540.
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a defendant is convicted of stalking with the use of an Internet or network site, electronic mail, text messaging or any other similar means of communication pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 200.575, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive, luring a child or a person with mental illness through the use of a computer, system or network pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 4 of NRS 201.560 or a violation of NRS 201.553 which involved the use of an electronic communication device and the court grants probation or suspends the sentence, the court shall, in addition to any other condition ordered pursuant to NRS 176A.400, order as a condition of probation or suspension that the defendant not own or use a computer, including, without limitation, use electronic mail, a chat room or the Internet.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a defendant is convicted of stalking with the use of an Internet or network site, electronic mail, text messaging or any other similar means of communication pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 200.575, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive, luring a child or a person with mental illness through the use of a computer, system or network pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 4 of NRS 201.560 or a violation of NRS 201.553 which involved the probation or suspends the sentence, the court shall, in addition to any other condition ordered pursuant to NRS 176A.400, order as a condition of probation or suspension that the defendant not own or use a computer, including, without limitation, use electronic mail, a chat room or the Internet.
or (c) The use of the computer by the defendant will assist companies that require the use of the specific technological knowledge of the defendant that is unique and is otherwise unavailable to the company.
or (c) The use of the computer by the defendant will assist companies that require the use of the specific technological - 83rd Session (2025) – 22 – unavailable to the company.that is unique and is otherwise 3.
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(e) “Text messaging” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.575.
NRS 200.575.
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messaging” has the meaning ascribed to it in Sec.
(a) In writing;
(b) By telephone through an automated or computerized system of notification, if such a system is available.
or (b) By telephone through an automated or computerized system of notification, if such a system is available.
(2) The form that the witness must use to request notification in writing;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 23 – in writing;
and (3) The form or procedure that the witness must use to provide a change of address after a request for notification has been submitted.
andform that the witness must use to request notification (3) The form or procedure that the witness must use to provide a change of address after a request for notification has been submitted.
The following persons are entitled to receive documentation pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3:
The following persons are entitled to receive documentation pur(a) A person against whom the offense is committed.
(a) A person against whom the offense is committed.
- *AB35_R1* – 23 – (c) If a person listed in paragraph (a) or (b) is under the age of 18 years, each parent or guardian who is not the offender.
(c) If a person listed in paragraph (a) or (b) is under the age of years, each parent or guardian who is not the offender.
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of NRS 200.366 or a violation of subsection 1, paragraph (a) ofion 3 subsection 2 or subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 200.508, the warden of the prison shall notify:
If the offender was convicted of a violation of subsection 3 of NRS 200.366 or a violation of subsection 1, paragraph (a) of subsection 2 or subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 200.508, the warden of the prison shall notify:
and (c) The victim, if the victim will be 18 years of age or older at the time of the release and has provided a current address, before the offender is released from prison.
and - 83rd Session (2025) – 24 – the time of the release and has provided a current address, older at before the offender is released from prison.
(4) An offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive;
(4) An offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclus(5) Fertility fraud pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975;
(5) Fertility fraud pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975;
- *AB35_R1* – 24 – (10) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450;
(10) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450;
(14) An offense that, pursuant to a specific statute, is determined to be sexually motivated;
(14) An offense that, pursuant to a specific statute, is determ(15) An attempt to commit an offense listed in this paragraph.
or (15) An attempt to commit an offense listed in this paragraph.
(a) A category A felony, a crime of violence or residential burglary pursuant to NRS 205.060 after 10 years from the date of release from actual custody or discharge from parole or probation, whichever occurs later;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 25 – burglary pursuant to NRS 205.060 after 10 years from the date of release from actual custody or discharge from parole or probation, whichever occurs later;
(e) A violation of NRS 422.540 to 422.570, inclusive, a violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120 other than a felony, or a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 other than a felony, after 7 years from the date of release from actual custody or from the date when the person is no longer under a suspended sentence, whichever occurs later;
(e) A violation of NRS 422.540 to 422.570, inclusive, a violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120 other than a felony, or a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 custody or from the date when the person is no longer under arom actual suspended sentence, whichever occurs later;
or - *AB35_R1* – 25 – (g) Any other misdemeanor after 1 year from the date of release from actual custody or from the date when the person is no longer under a suspended sentence, whichever occurs later.
or (g) Any other misdemeanor after 1 year from the date of release from actual custody or from the date when the person is no longer under a suspended sentence, whichever occurs later.
(a) Be accompanied by the petitioner’s current, verified records received from the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History;
(a) Be accompanied by the petitioner’s current, verified records received from the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Cri(b) If the petition references NRS 453.3365, include a certificate of acknowledgment or the disposition of the proceedings for the records to be sealed from all agencies of criminal justice which maintain such records;
(b) If the petition references NRS 453.3365, include a certificate of acknowledgment or the disposition of the proceedings for the records to be sealed from all agencies of criminal justice which maintain such records;
(d) Include information that, to the best knowledge and belief of the petitioner, accurately and completely identifies the records to be sealed, including, without limitation, the:
- 83rd Session (2025) – 26 – the petitioner, accurately and completely identifies the records to be sealed, including, without limitation, the:
The prosecuting attorney and any person having relevant evidence may testify and present evidence at any hearing on the petition.
The prosecuting attorney and any person having relevant petition.may testify and present evidence at any hearing on the 4.
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At the hearing, unless an objecting party presents - *AB35_R1* – 26 – evidence sufficient to rebut the presumption set forth in NRS 179.2445, the court shall apply the presumption and seal the records.
At the hearing, unless an objecting party presents evidence sufficient to rebut the presumption set forth in NRS 179.2445, the court shall apply the presumption and seal the records.
If the court finds that, in the period prescribed in subsection 1, the petitioner has not been charged with any offense for which the charges are pending or convicted of any offense, except for minor moving or standing traffic violations, the court may order sealed all records of the conviction which are in the custody of any agency of criminal justice or any public or private agency, company, official or other custodian of records in the State of Nevada, and may also order all such records of the petitioner returned to the file of the court where the proceeding was commenced from, including, without limitation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and all other agencies of criminal justice which maintain such records and which are reasonably known by either the petitioner or the court to have possession of such records.
If the court finds that, in the period prescribed in subsection charges are pending or convicted of any offense, except for minor the moving or standing traffic violations, the court may order sealed all records of the conviction which are in the custody of any agency of criminal justice or any public or private agency, company, official or other custodian of records in the State of Nevada, and may also order all such records of the petitioner returned to the file of the court where the proceeding was commenced from, including, without limitation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and all other agencies of criminal justice which maintain such records and which - 83rd Session (2025) – 27 – possession of such records.her the petitioner or the court to have 6.
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(g) A violation of NRS 488.410 that is punishable as a felony pursuant to NRS 488.427;
(g) A violation of NRS 488.410 that is punishable as a felony pur(h) A violation of NRS 488.420 or 488.425.
or (h) A violation of NRS 488.420 or 488.425.
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If the court grants a petition for the sealing of records pursuant to this section, upon the request of the person whose records are sealed, the court may order sealed all records of the civil proceeding in which the records were sealed.
If the court grants a petition for the sealing of records pursuant to this section, upon the request of the person whose proceeding in which the records were sealed.ed all records of the civil 9.
9.
As used in this subsection, “fee” includes, without limitation, any fee to file a petition, obtain fingerprints if provided by a governmental agency of this State, obtain any records of criminal history, obtain records of past arrests and convictions or obtain or certify copies of documents pursuant to NRS 19.013 and any other fee related to the sealing of records pursuant to this section.
As used in this subsection, “fee” includes, without limitation, any fee to file a petition, obtain fingerprints if provided by a governmental agency of this State, obtain any records of - 83rd Session (2025) – 28 – obtain or certify copies of documents pursuant to NRS 19.013 and or any other fee related to the sealing of records pursuant to this section.
(5) An offense involving the administration of a drug to another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this paragraph.
another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this paragraph.
- *AB35_R1* – 28 – (11) Open or gross lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210, if punishable as a felony.
punishable as a felony.s lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210, if (12) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220, if punishable as a felony.
(12) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220, if punishable as a felony.
(16) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a college or university and a student pursuant to NRS 201.550.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 29 – or university and a student pursuant to NRS 201.550.of a college (17) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560, if punishable as a felony.
(17) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560, if punishable as a felony.
(f) Incest under NRS 201.180;
(c) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368.
- *AB35_R1* – 29 – (e) An offense involving the administration of a drug to another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this subsection.
(e) An offense involving the administration of a drug to another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a felony pursuant to NRS 200.405, if the felony is an offense listed in this subsection.
(f) An offense involving the administration of a controlled substance to another person with the intent to enable or assist the commission of a crime of violence, if the crime of violence is an offense listed in this section.
(f) An offense involving the administration of a controlled substance to another person with the intent to enable or assist the - 83rd Session (2025) – 30 – offense listed in this section.ce, if the crime of violence is an (g) Abuse of a child pursuant to NRS 200.508, if the abuse involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.
(g) Abuse of a child pursuant to NRS 200.508, if the abuse involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.
(p) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a college or university and a student pursuant to NRS 201.550.
university and a student pursuant to NRS 201.550.f a college or (q) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560, if punished as a felony.
(q) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560, if punished as a felony.
(2) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States.
United States.ourt of the United States or the Armed Forces of the (w) An offense of a sexual nature committed in another jurisdiction, whether or not the offense would be an offense listed in this section, if the person who committed the offense resides or has resided or is or has been a student or worker in any jurisdiction in which the person is or has been required by the laws of that jurisdiction to register as a sex offender because of the offense.
(w) An offense of a sexual nature committed in another jurisdiction, whether or not the offense would be an offense listed in this section, if the person who committed the offense resides or has resided or is or has been a student or worker in any jurisdiction in - *AB35_R1* – 30 – which the person is or has been required by the laws of that jurisdiction to register as a sex offender because of the offense.
(2) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 31 – (2) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States.
Except for the offenses described in paragraphs (o) and (p) of subsection 1, the term does not include an offense involving consensual sexual conduct if the victim was:
Except for the offenses described in paragraphs (o) and (p) consensual sexual conduct if the victim was:n offense involving (a) An adult, unless the adult was under the custodial authority of the offender at the time of the offense;
(a) An adult, unless the adult was under the custodial authority of the offender at the time of the offense;
or (b) At least 13 years of age and the offender was not more than years older than the victim at the time of the commission of the offense.
or (b) At least 13 years of age and the offender was not more than 4 years older than the victim at the time of the commission of the offense.
or (e) Any other offense that is comparable to or more severe than the offenses described in 34 U.S.C.
or (e) Any other offense that is comparable to or more severe than the2.ffeInvolves an attempt or conspiracy to commit any offense described in subsection 1;
§ 20911(3);
2.
Involves an attempt or conspiracy to commit any offense described in subsection 1;
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the Board releases on parole a prisoner convicted of stalking with the use of an Internet or network site, electronic mail, text messaging or any other similar means of communication pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 200.575, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive, luring a child or a person with mental illness through the use of a computer, system or network pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 4 of NRS 201.560 or a violation of NRS 201.553 which involved the use of an electronic communication device, the Board shall, in addition to any other condition of parole, require as a condition of parole that the parolee not own or use a computer, including, without limitation, use electronic mail, a chat room or the Internet.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the Board releases on parole a prisoner convicted of stalking with - 83rd Session (2025) – 32 – messaging or any other similar means of communication pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 200.575, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive, luring a child or a person with mental illness through the use of a computer, system or network pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 4 of NRS 201.560 or a violation of NRS 201.553 which involved the use of an electronic communication device, the Board shall, in addition to any other condition of parole, require as a condition of parole that the parolee not own or use a computer, including, without limitation, use electronic mail, a chat room or the Internet.
(b) The parolee will use the computer to provide technological training concerning technology of which the defendant has a unique knowledge;
(b) The parolee will use the computer to provide technological knowledge;
or (c) The use of the computer by the parolee will assist companies that require the use of the specific technological knowledge of the parolee that is unique and is otherwise unavailable to the company.
orerning technology of which the defendant has a unique (c) The use of the computer by the parolee will assist companies that require the use of the specific technological knowledge of the parolee that is unique and is otherwise unavailable to the company.
(b) “Electronic communication device” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.737.
(b) “Electronic communication device” has the meaning asc(c) “Network” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 205.4745.
(c) “Network” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 205.4745.
- *AB35_R1* – 32 – 2.
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In the case of a minor who was involved in the production of [pornography] child sexual abuse material in violation of NRS 200.710, 200.720, 200.725 or 200.730, any harm which results in a need for medical treatment or any psychological or psychiatric counseling, or both;
In the case of a minor who was involved in the production of [pornography] child sexual abuse material in violation of NRS 200.710, 200.720, 200.725 or 200.730, any harm which results in a need for medical treatment or any psychological or psychiatric cou3.eliAny harm which results from sexual abuse;
3.
Any harm which results from sexual abuse;
(f) An older person or a vulnerable person who is abused, neglected, exploited, isolated or abandoned in violation of NRS 200.5099 or 200.50995;
(f) An older person or a vulnerable person who is abused, 200.5099 or 200.50995;isolated or abandoned in violation of NRS (g) A person who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of an act of international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C.
(g) A person who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of an act of international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C.
or (3) Was killed.
or - 83rd Session (2025) – 34 – (3) Was killed.
- *AB35_R1* – 33 – 2.
2.
(a) The person is a resident of this State, a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to reside in the United States;
(a) The person is a resident of this State, a citizen of the United Sta(b) The act was committed by an adult or a minor.ed States;
or (b) The act was committed by an adult or a minor.
or Sec.
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, any person eligible for compensation under the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, may apply to the Director for such compensation not later than 24 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed or, for a person who is a victim of sex trafficking or facilitating sex trafficking, not later than 60 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed, unless waived by the Director or a person designated by the Director for good cause shown, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense that was reported to the police within 5 days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within 5 days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, any person eligible for compensation under the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, may apply to the Director for such compensation not later than 24 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed or, for a person who is a victim of sex trafficking or facilitating sex trafficking, not later than 60 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed, unless waived by the Director or a person designated by the Director for good cause shown, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense that was reported to the police within days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within 5 days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
(b) Mentally incapacitated, the application may be made on his or her behalf by a parent, guardian or other person authorized to administer his or her estate.
(b) Mentally incapacitated, the application may be made on his administer his or her estate.ardian or other person authorized to 4.
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(b) “Sex trafficking” means a violation of subsection 2 of NRS 201.300.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 35 – (b) “Sex trafficking” means a violation of subsection 2 of NRS 201.300.
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The Legislative Counsel shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that persons with physical, mental or cognitive disabilities are referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes using language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her disability as follows:
The Legislative Counsel shall, to the extent disabilities are referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes usingnitive language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her disability as follows:
(a) Words and terms that are preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “addictive disorder,” “persons with addictive disorders,” “person with an addictive disorder,” “person with an addictive disorder related to gambling” and “substance use disorder.” (b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “addict,” “alcoholic,” “alcohol abuse,” “alcohol abuser,” “alcohol and drug abuser,” “drug abuse,” “drug addict,” “problem gambler,” “substance abuse” and “substance abuser.” 3.
(a) Words and terms that are preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “addictive disorder,” “persons with addictive disorders,” “person with an addictive and “substance use disorder.”dictive disorder related to gambling” (b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “addict,” “alcoholic,” “alcohol abuse,” “alcohol abuser,” “alcohol and drug abuser,” “drug abuse,” “drug addict,” “problem gambler,” “substance abuse” and “substance abuser.” 3.
(b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “insane” and “insanity.” - *AB35_R1* – 35 – 4.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 36 – (b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “insane” and “insanity.” 4.
The Legislative Counsel shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that terms related to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing are referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes using language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her condition.
The Legislative Counsel shall, to the extent practicable, are referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes using language that ising commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her condition.
(1) Words and terms that are preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “person living with the human immunodeficiency virus” and “person diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus.” (2) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “HIV positive” and “human immunodeficiency virus positive.” (b) The human immunodeficiency virus is referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes using language that refers only to the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV rather than using duplicative references to both the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS.
(1) Words and terms that are preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “person living with the human immunodeficiency virus” and “person diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus.” (2) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “HIV positive” and “human immunodeficiency virus positive.” (b) The human immunodeficiency virus is referred to in Nevada Revised Statutes using language that refers only to the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV rather than using duplicative acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS.
(a) Words and terms that are preferred in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “child sexual abuse material” and words and terms that are structured in a similar manner.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 37 – Statutes include, without limitation, “child sexual abuse material” and words and terms that are structured in a similar manner.
(b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “child pornography.” - *AB35_R1* – 36 – Sec.
(b) Words and terms that are not preferred for use in Nevada Revised Statutes include, without limitation, “child pornography.” Sec.
2.
It is the policy of this State that:
(d) Terms related to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing are referred to in the Nevada Administrative Code using language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her condition;
(d) Terms related to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing are is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure that refers to the person before referring to his or her condition;
and (f) Terms related to items or materials that depict or describe a minor as the subject of a sexual portrayal or engaging in or simulating, or assisting others to engage in or simulate, sexual conduct are referred to in the Nevada Administrative Code using language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure which clearly indicates that a minor depicted or described in any such item or material is a victim, in the same manner as provided in NRS 220.125 for Nevada Revised Statutes.
and (f) Terms related to items or materials that depict or describe a minor as the subject of a sexual portrayal or engaging in or - 83rd Session (2025) – 38 – simulating, or assisting others to engage in or simulate, sexual conduct are referred to in the Nevada Administrative Code using language that is commonly viewed as respectful and sentence structure which clearly indicates that a minor depicted or in the same manner as provided in NRS 220.125 for Nevada Revised Statutes.
- *AB35_R1* – 37 – 3.
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The licensing authority or a person or entity designated by the licensing authority shall obtain from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each applicant for a license to conduct a foster home, person who is licensed to conduct a foster home, employee of that applicant or licensee, and resident of a foster home who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for, has charges pending for or has been convicted of:
The licensing authority or a person or entity designated by the licensing authority shall obtain from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each applicant for a license to conduct a foster home, person who is licensed to conduct a foster home, employee of that applicant or licensee, and resident of a foster home who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for, has charges pen(a) Murder, voluntary manslaughter or mayhem;
(a) Murder, voluntary manslaughter or mayhem;
(g) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(g) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a - 83rd Session (2025) – 39 – inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(i) Any offense relating to [pornography involving minors,] child sexual abuse material, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.700 to 200.760, inclusive, or - *AB35_R1* – 38 – a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(i) Any offense relating to [pornography involving minors,] child sexual abuse material, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.700 to 200.760, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(l) A crime involving domestic violence that is punishable as a misdemeanor, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(l) A crime involving domestic violence that is punishable as a mis(m) A criminal offense under the laws governing Medicaid or Medicare, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(m) A criminal offense under the laws governing Medicaid or Medicare, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
A licensing authority or a person or entity designated by the licensing authority may conduct an investigation of the background and personal history of a person who is 18 years of age or older who routinely supervises a child in a foster home in the same manner as described in subsection 1.
A licensing authority or a person or entity designated by the licensing authority may conduct an investigation of the background and personal history of a person who is 18 years of age or older who described in subsection 1.ld in a foster home in the same manner as 3.
3.
Unless a preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation Interstate Identification Index name-based check of the records of criminal history has been conducted pursuant to NRS 424.039, a person who is required to submit to an investigation pursuant to subsection 1 shall not have contact with a child in a foster home without supervision before the investigation of the background and personal history of the person has been conducted.
Unless a preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation Interstate Identification Index name-based check of the records of criminal history has been conducted pursuant to NRS 424.039, a person who is required to submit to an investigation pursuant to subsection 1 shall not have contact with a child in a foster home - 83rd Session (2025) – 40 – personal history of the person has been conducted.e background and 5.
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Sec.
The licensing authority or a person designated by the licensing authority shall obtain from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each applicant for or holder of a license to conduct a foster care agency and each owner, member of the governing body, employee, paid consultant, contractor, volunteer or vendor of that applicant or licensee who may come into direct contact with a child placed by the foster care agency, to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for, has charges pending for or has been convicted of:
The licensing authority or a person designated by the licensing authority shall obtain from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each applicant for or holder of a license to conduct a foster care agency and each owner, member of the governing body, employee, paid consultant, contractor, volunteer or vendor of that applicant or licensee who may come into direct contact with a child investigated has been arrested for, has charges pending for or has been convicted of:
(g) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(i) Any offense relating to [pornography involving minors,] child sexual abuse material, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.700 to 200.760, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(i) Any offense relating to [pornography involving minors,] child sexual abuse material, including, without limitation, a - 83rd Session (2025) – 41 – a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similarr conduct;
- *AB35_R1* – 40 – (m) A criminal offense under the laws governing Medicaid or Medicare, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(m) A criminal offense under the laws governing Medicaid or Medicare, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(n) Any offense involving the sale, furnishing, purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 202.015 to 202.067, inclusive, or driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance in violation of chapter 484C of NRS or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(n) Any offense involving the sale, furnishing, purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 202.015 to 202.067, inclusive, or driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance in violation of chapter same or similar conduct, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
The licensing authority or its designee shall conduct an investigation of each holder of a license to conduct a foster care agency and each owner, member of a governing body, employee, paid consultant, contractor, volunteer or vendor who may come into direct contact with a child placed by the foster care agency pursuant to this section at least once every 5 years after the initial investigation.
The licensing authority or its designee shall conduct an investigation of each holder of a license to conduct a foster care agency and each owner, member of a governing body, employee, paid consultant, contractor, volunteer or vendor who may come into to this section at least once every 5 years after the initialpursuant investigation.
3.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 42 – 3.
(a) Used in the production of [pornography] child sexual abuse material in violation of the provisions of NRS 200.710 [;] to 200.730, inclusive;
(a) Used in the production of [pornography] child sexual abuse material in violation of the provisions of NRS 200.710 [;] to 200(b) Subjected to sexual exploitation as defined in NRS 432B.110;
(b) Subjected to sexual exploitation as defined in NRS 432B.110;
- *AB35_R1* – 41 – Sec.
Sec.
Subject to the provisions of subsection 7, the Division shall secure from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of every applicant, licensee, operator of a small child care establishment, employee of an applicant, licensee or small child care establishment, resident of a child care facility or small child care establishment who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, or participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older, to determine whether the person has been convicted of:
Subject to the provisions of subsection 7, the Division shall secure from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of every applicant, licensee, operator of a small child care establishment, employee of an child care facility or small child care establishment who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, or participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older, to determine whether the person has been convicted of:
(f) Arson;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 43 – (g) Assault;
(g) Assault;
(j) Any offense relating to the possession or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS within the immediately preceding 5 years;
(j) Any offense relating to the possession or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter of NRS within the immediately preceding 5 years;
(l) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, - *AB35_R1* – 42 – inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(l) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;
(m) Any offense involving fraud, theft, embezzlement, burglary, robbery, fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property within the immediately preceding 7 years;
robbery, fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of propertyary, within the immediately preceding 7 years;
(a) The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for its report concerning a conviction in this State of any of the crimes set forth in subsection 2 and for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report pursuant to NRS 432A.175;
History for its report concerning a conviction in this State of any of the crimes set forth in subsection 2 and for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report pursuant to NRS 432A.175;
4.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 44 – 4.
(a) Employee of an applicant, licensee or small child care establishment, resident of a child care facility or small child care establishment who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, or participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older for an initial background check not later than 3 days after the employee is hired, the residency begins or the participant begins participating in the program and before the employee, resident or participant has direct contact with any child at the child care facility, and then at least once every 5 years thereafter.
establishment, resident of a child care facility or small child care establishment who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, or participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older for an initial background check not later than 3 days after the employee is hired, the residency begins or the participant begins participating in the program and before the employee, resident or participant has direct contact with any child at the child care facility, and then at least once every 5 years thereafter.
- *AB35_R1* – 43 – (c) Operator of a small child care establishment before the operator begins operating the establishment, and then at least once every 5 years after the establishment begins operating.
(c) Operator of a small child care establishment before the operator begins operating the establishment, and then at least once every 5 years after the establishment begins operating.
The provisions of subsections 2, 3 and 5 apply to a small child care establishment and an operator of a small child care establishment if the operator of such an establishment has applied or registered with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department pursuant to NRS 432A.1756.
The provisions of subsections 2, 3 and 5 apply to a small child care establishment and an operator of a small child care registered with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of or the Department pursuant to NRS 432A.1756.
(4) Battery which results in substantial bodily harm to the victim;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 45 – (4) Battery which results in substantial bodily harm to the victim;
(6) Battery that constitutes domestic violence, other than a battery described in subparagraph (5), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
battery described in subparagraph (5), within the immediatelythan a preceding 3 years;
(10) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any - *AB35_R1* – 44 – dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(10) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within thence, other immediately preceding 3 years;
(a) The Statewide Central Registry concerning an applicant for employment with the agency, or an employee of the agency, to determine whether there has been a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against the applicant or employee;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 46 – (a) The Statewide Central Registry concerning an applicant for employment with the agency, or an employee of the agency, to determine whether there has been a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against the applicant or employee;
and (b) The central registry of information concerning the abuse or neglect of a child established by any other state in which the applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years to ensure satisfactory clearance with that registry.
and neglect of a child established by any other state in which thee or applicant or employee resided within the immediately preceding 5 years to ensure satisfactory clearance with that registry.
- *AB35_R1* – 45 – 4.
4.
When a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation is received by the Central Repository, the Central Repository shall immediately forward a copy of the report to the agency which provides child welfare services for a determination of whether the applicant or employee has criminal charges pending against him or her for a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 or has been convicted of a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
When a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation is received by the Central Repository, the Central Repository shall provides child welfare services for a determination of whether the applicant or employee has criminal charges pending against him or her for a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 or has been convicted of a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
(1) Decline charging the applicant or employee with a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 47 – (1) Decline charging the applicant or employee with a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1;
or (2) Proceed with charges against the applicant or employee for only one or more crimes not listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
or (2) Proceed with charges against the applicant or employee for only one or more crimes not listed in paragraph (a) of sub8.ctiAs used in this section, “Statewide Central Registry” means the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established by NRS 432.100.
8.
As used in this section, “Statewide Central Registry” means the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established by NRS 432.100.
- *AB35_R1* – 46 – (5) Battery that constitutes domestic violence that is punishable as a felony;
(5) Battery that constitutes domestic violence that is punishable as a felony;
(6) Battery that constitutes domestic violence, other than a battery described in subparagraph (5), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
(6) Battery that constitutes domestic violence, other than a battery described in subparagraph (5), within the immediately preced(7) Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness, indecent exposure, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material or any other sexually related crime;
(7) Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness, indecent exposure, an offense involving [pornography and a minor] child sexual abuse material or any other sexually related crime;
(11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 48 – (11) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance that is punishable as a felony;
(12) A violation of any federal or state law prohibiting driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, other than a violation described in subparagraph (11), within the immediately preceding 3 years;
- *AB35_R1* – 47 – 3.
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to this section for the reasonable cost of that investigation.t 5.
The Division may charge an employee investigated pursuant to this section for the reasonable cost of that investigation.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 49 – 7.
For the purposes of this section, the period during which criminal charges are pending against an employee for a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 begins when the employee is arrested for such a crime and ends when:
For the purposes of this section, the period during which in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 begins when the employee is listed arrested for such a crime and ends when:
H - *AB35_R1*
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  1. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 141.

  2. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

  3. In Assembly. To enrollment.

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

  5. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  6. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  7. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  8. Read third time. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  9. Read second time.

  10. From committee: Do pass.

  11. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To committee.

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

  13. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 63.) To printer.

  14. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

  15. Notice of eligibility for exemption.

  16. Read first time. To committee.

  17. From printer.

  18. Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To printer.

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