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NV SB89

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julie Pazina

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits firearm purchase, ownership, or possession for 10 years for persons convicted of hate crimes motivated by the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression

  • Permanently prohibits firearm ownership for persons convicted of hate crimes involving violence, including assault, battery, stalking, harassment, or hazing offenses

  • Violation of the 10-year prohibition is a category D felony; violation of the permanent prohibition for violent hate crimes is a category B felony punishable by 1-6 years imprisonment and up to $5,000 fine

  • Each firearm purchased or possessed in violation constitutes a separate offense for prosecution purposes

  • Persons convicted of qualifying hate crimes before July 1, 2025 may retain firearms they legally owned before that date; act becomes effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to firearms. (BDR 15-174)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor. Returned to Senate with Governor's veto message.

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/20/2025
Finance4/14/2025
Judiciary1/13/2025

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