NV AB54

Increases the penalty from a misdemeanor to a category B felony when a driver fails to take required precautions at a traffic incident and that failure proximately causes death or substantial bodily harm to a first responder

Category B felony punishment includes 1-6 years in state prison and a fine of $2,000-$5,000

Defines "first responder" to include peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical providers, tow car operators, public utility employees, Department of Transportation employees, local government employees, and contractors providing motorist aid

Required precautions at traffic incidents include reducing speed, proceeding with caution, being prepared to stop, and moving to a non-adjacent lane when possible

Effective upon passage and approval, applying only to offenses committed after that date