SB 156 — Revises provisions relating to the prevention of gun violence. (BDR 18-958)

“Office” means the Office for the Prevention of Gun Violence created by section 7 of this act.

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“Special Counsel” means Special Counsel for the this act.n of Gun Violence appointed pursuant to section 7 of Sec.

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The Ombudsman shall employ such personnel as are necessary to perform the functions and duties of the Office set forth in sections 8 to 12, inclusive, of this act.

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Any state agency may cooperate with and assist the Office in the performance of its duties and functions.

The OfficeSpecial forCounsel the Prevention of Gun Violence shall:

Increase public awareness of federal and state laws and available resources relating to preventing gun violence, including, without limitation:

(a) Best practices for the safe storage of firearms;

(b) Safe and responsible gun ownership;

- *SB156_R1* – 3 – (c) Federal and state laws relating to purchasing, owning and storing a firearm;

(d) Accessing resources relating to mental health and substance use disorders and how to refer a person in need of assistance to resources relating to mental health, substance use disorders and suicide prevention;

and (e) The availability of, and the process to obtain, an order for protection pursuant to chapter 33 of NRS.

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Increase education relating to preventing gun violence through:

(a) Public awareness campaigns relating to gun violence that are conducted in a culturally competent manner and directed toward gun owners, the parents or legal guardians of children, professions that provide services to persons and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence and communities identified by the Office as disproportionately affected by gun violence;

(b) The development of materials and training resources relating to the prevention of gun violence that are in multiple languages, when possible, to be made available to local law enforcement agencies, health care providers and educators to aid them in educating the public about the prevention of gun violence;

and (c) The utilization of multiple forms of messaging, including, without limitation, television messaging, radio broadcasts, print media and digital strategies.

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and4. (d) Researching, developing and implementing programs, initiatives, tools and resources aimed at preventing gun violence.

5.Collect data relating to any arrest or prosecution for a violation of NRS 202.3625 to 202.3645, inclusive.

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The OmbudsmanSpecial Counsel may, within the limits of money available for this purpose, establish and administer a program to award grants to organizations in this State to conduct gun violence prevention initiatives that are community-based, culturally - *SB156_R1* – 4 – competent and focused on interrupting cycles of gun violence, trauma and retaliation.

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The Attorney General may adopt regulations for the administration of any grant program established pursuant to subsection 1, including, without limitation, the procedure to apply for such a grant, the criteria for awarding a grant and any reportingrep3.tiTo requirements.be eligible for a grant from a program established pursuant to subsection 1, an organization must comply with any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Special Counsel that the organization has the ability to conduct effective gun violence prevention initiatives in communities identified by the Special Counsel as being at high risk of perpetrating or being victimized by gun violence.

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To be eligible for a grant from a program established pursuant to subsection 1, an organization must comply with any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Ombudsman that the organization has the ability to conduct effective gun violence prevention initiatives in communities identified by the Office as being at high risk of perpetrating or being victimized by gun violence.

The(Deleted Officeby shallamendment.) createSec. and maintain a resource bank for data, research and statistical information pertaining to gun violence in the State.

The resource bank must be updated on a routine basis to reflect current statistical information regarding gun violence in the State.

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The OfficeSpecial Counsel may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from governmental and private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of sections 7 to 12, inclusive, of this act and to defray expenses incurred by the OfficeSpecial Counsel in the discharge of itshis or her duties.

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Notwithstanding(Deleted theby provisionsamendment.) ofSec. section 7 of this act, the Ombudsman of the Office for the Prevention of Gun Violence shall employ not less than one full-time equivalent employee for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and an additional two full-time equivalent employees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

not14. apply to any provision of this act which adds or revises a requirement to submit a report to the Legislature.

The provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 218D.380 do not apply to any provision of this act which adds or revises a requirement to submit a report to the Legislature.

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The provisions of NRS 354.599 do not apply to any additional expenses of a local government that are related to the provisions of this act.

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