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NV SB155

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edgar Flores

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Nevada to employ non-citizens as peace officers if they are legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law and have prior experience as a peace officer in another state

  • Prohibits the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission from adopting regulations that require U.S. citizenship for peace officer certification if the applicant meets the federal work authorization and out-of-state experience requirements

  • Voids any existing POST Commission regulations that conflict with these new provisions

  • Effective date: January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Revises provisions governing peace officers. (BDR 23-326)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor. Returned to Senate with Governor's veto message.

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Affairs4/24/2025
Government Affairs2/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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