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NV SB183

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Scheible

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Child welfare agencies prohibited from assigning more than 30 children in agency custody to a single caseworker providing permanency services

  • Exceptions allow exceeding the 30-child limit to keep siblings assigned to the same caseworker

  • Agencies may adopt policies allowing temporary assignment of more than 30 children for up to 30 days in emergency circumstances

  • Caseload limits do not apply to children not in agency custody, such as those under investigation for potential need of protection

  • Effective July 1, 2026, with immediate effect upon passage for regulatory and administrative preparation

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to caseworkers of agencies which provide child welfare services. (BDR 38-710)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 171.

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/24/2025
Health and Human Services2/3/2025

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