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NV SB217

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Cannizzaro

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits government entities from substantially burdening access to assisted reproduction services, drugs, devices, or information, unless they demonstrate a compelling interest using the least restrictive means; allows affected persons to sue and recover damages and attorney's fees.

  • Establishes that fertilized eggs and human embryos before uterine implantation are not considered persons under Nevada law.

  • Requires health insurers (for groups over 50 employees) to cover infertility treatment including 3-5 oocyte retrievals and 3-5 embryo transfers, plus at least 5 years of fertility preservation services for those with conditions that may cause infertility.

  • Mandates special enrollment periods for pregnant individuals to enroll in health plans within 30-60 days of pregnancy confirmation, with coverage effective from the first day of the month of confirmation.

  • Provides immunity from civil, criminal, and administrative liability for persons providing or receiving assisted reproduction services; manufacturers and storage facilities are protected from liability solely for embryo death or damage.

Legislative Description

Makes revisions relating to reproductive health care. (BDR 40-24)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor. (Return to 84th Session.)

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/30/2025
Commerce and Labor5/27/2025
Finance4/18/2025
Health and Human Services2/19/2025

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