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NV SB107

Bill

Status

Failed

4/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dina Neal

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Nevada Equal Rights Commission to enter into agreements with HUD to investigate and enforce fair housing laws as a federally certified agency without requiring prior legislative approval

  • Prohibits landlords of public housing and properties with 5+ units from refusing to rent based on an applicant's arrest record (when not prosecuted), and caps guarantor income verification requirements at two times the monthly rent

  • Establishes civil penalties for housing discrimination violations: up to $16,000 for first offense, $37,500 for second violation within 5 years, and $65,000 for two or more violations within 7 years

  • Updates Nevada Fair Housing Law to align with federal law by revising protected class terminology, expanding definitions of "dwelling" and "person," and clarifying disability discrimination provisions including service animal accommodations

  • Requires landlords who charge tenants for utility services to provide itemized statements showing actual charges and the tenant's allocated portion

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to housing. (BDR 18-83)

Last Action

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Affairs1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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