2025 Nevada Legislature – Industry Specific Changes
On June 2, 2025, the Nevada Legislature ended its 83rd Session with the passage of many bills affecting Nevada employers. Below is a summary of new laws that may impact employers in specific industries. For each, we have provided a link to Nevada’s legislative website where you can view the final text of the bill (click on “As Enrolled”).
AB 49 – Education. This bill allows a school to employ a teacher who is not licensed in Nevada on a provisional basis not to exceed one year if the teacher is licensed in good standing in another state, has applied for a Nevada license, and has completed a background investigation. It also changes licensure requirements for teachers, school counselors, school nurses, and school social workers. These changes become effective on July 1, 2026.
SB 114 – Landlords. This bill expands certain requirements for landlords of senior dwelling units. It requires such a landlord to conduct criminal background checks on certain applicants for employment and establish written policies and procedures relating to dwelling unit keys. This bill applies to premises comprising more than 50 dwelling units if located in Clark or Washoe counties and more than 30 dwelling units if located in any other Nevada county. It also authorizes a civil action against a landlord for violation of these new requirements. These changes become effective on October 1, 2025.
SB 124 – Healthcare. This bill makes it easier for certain foreign doctors to practice in Nevada. It authorizes the Board of Medical Examiners to issue a limited license to practice medicine to a graduate of a qualified foreign medical school who holds a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another country under certain conditions. The bill provides that a holder of such a limited license can only practice medicine under the supervision of at least one physician with an unrestricted license. It also allows the limited license holder to apply for an unrestricted license after the doctor has practiced for at least 2 years under a limited license, remained in good standing, and received recommendations from each physician supervising him/her. These changes apply to employers on July 1, 2026.
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