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NV SB335
Bill
Status
4/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Krasner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health care providers from providing or supervising electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for any person under 18 years of age in Nevada
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Parental or guardian consent does not override the prohibition—the ban applies regardless of willingness to authorize the therapy
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Violating providers face professional discipline for unprofessional conduct from their licensing board or regulatory entity
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Defines electroconvulsive therapy as inducing a major motor seizure via brief intense electrical current to the head to treat severe psychiatric disturbances
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Prohibits the provision of electroconvulsive therapy to a minor. (BDR 54-59)
Last Action
(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
4/12/2025