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NV SB310
Bill
Status
4/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Ellison
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AI Summary
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Governmental agencies are prohibited from removing or destroying monuments on state or publicly owned land without approval from the Governor, though relocation to a site of similar prominence, honor, visibility, and access is permitted without approval
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"Monument" is broadly defined to include statues, plaques, memorials, and other permanent structures dedicated to historic conflicts, events, figures, organizations (including Indian tribes), religious or civic purposes, Nevada settlement history, or those listed on state or national historic registers
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Willful vandalism, defacement, destruction, or damage to a monument on public land is classified as a gross misdemeanor, unless a greater penalty applies under existing law
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Courts are required to order restitution in addition to any other penalty imposed for monument vandalism offenses
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Fiscal impact includes increased or new terms of imprisonment in county or city jails for local governments, with no effect on state finances
Legislative Description
Revises provisions relating to public monuments. (BDR 35-1013)
Last Action
(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
4/12/2025