NV AB275

Peace officers or persons acting under their direction may lawfully intercept, listen to, or record wire, electronic, or oral communications for the sole purpose of investigating sexual offenses against a child, without prior court authorization

"Sexual offense against a child" is defined to include incest, lewdness with a child, sado-masochistic abuse, sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, open or gross lewdness, and felony luring of a child or person with mental illness

Persons authorized to participate in such interceptions include a child (with parental/guardian consent) or the parent/legal guardian of a child

Expands existing exceptions to Nevada's wiretapping laws, which previously only allowed warrantless interception for barricade situations, hostage situations, or imminent explosive threats

Fiscal impact: No effect on local government or state finances