NV AB395

Health facilities and providers in Nevada counties with populations of 20,000 or more must notify deaf or hard of hearing patients that qualified sign language interpreters are available and that they may request in-person or remote interpretation

In-person interpreters must be provided when requested at least 48 hours before a scheduled appointment or within 2 hours of an unplanned hospital admission; otherwise, facilities must make a good faith effort and document their attempts in medical records

Remote interpreters may be used when in-person interpreters are unavailable or when patients request them, but must operate from secure HIPAA-compliant call centers with clear audiovisual transmission and hands-free capability

The Department of Health and Human Services must maintain and annually update a public website listing assisted living facilities and senior living communities that provide specialized services for deaf or hard of hearing persons

Violations may result in administrative penalties up to $5,000 per day for facilities, professional discipline for healthcare providers, and potential license suspension or revocation; the law takes effect January 1, 2026