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NV AB159
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Hardy
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Hope Card Program administered by the Office of the Attorney General to provide domestic violence victims with proof of their extended protection order in a wallet-sized or digital card format
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Requires Hope Cards to be issued free of charge within 10 business days of an extended order being granted, containing applicant information, court details, case number, and expiration date
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Allows cards to include optional information such as names of additional protected persons or animals, adverse party's name, physical description, and photograph if available
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Makes knowingly presenting a fraudulent or expired Hope Card to falsely represent protection under an extended order a misdemeanor offense
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Takes effect January 1, 2026 for program operations, with immediate effect upon passage for program development and administrative preparation
Legislative Description
Establishes the Hope Card Program for applicants who have been granted an extended order for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-180)
Last Action
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025