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NV SB409

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Human Services

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Expands immunity from civil and criminal liability to include reviewing, providing consultation, or giving medical opinions on photographs, X-rays, and medical tests taken during child abuse or neglect investigations

  • Authorizes courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to mandatory reporters who prevail in civil lawsuits brought against them for reporting suspected child abuse or performing related investigation activities

  • Maintains existing immunity protections for making good faith reports, conducting interviews, taking photographs/X-rays, performing medical tests, placing children in protective custody, and participating in judicial proceedings

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse or neglect. (BDR 38-357)

Last Action

Chapter 90. (Effective July 1, 2025)

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2025
Health and Human Services3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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