NevadaSB26383rd Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to crimes; expanding certain prohibitions relating to pornography involving minors; revising the penalties for certain crimes relating to pornography involving minors; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Elaine H. Marzola (Democratic), Joe Dalia (Democratic), Ken Gray (Republican), Melissa R.. Hardy (Republican), Steve Yeager (Democratic), Fabian Doñate (Democratic), Julie Pazina (Democratic), Marilyn Dondero Loop (Democratic), Nicole J. Cannizzaro (Democratic), Rochelle T. Nguyen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

BDR 15-520

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger ban on child sexual images, including AI

The law bans making, advertising, or sharing material that shows a minor in sexual conduct. It includes computer- or AI‑made images and edited images that make someone look under 18. First distribution offense: 1–15 years in prison and up to a $15,000 fine. Later offenses: 10 years to life and up to a $15,000 fine. It is also a crime to knowingly possess images showing a person under 16 in sexual conduct or sexual portrayal, including computer‑generated images. First possession offense: 1–6 years and up to a $5,000 fine. Later offenses: 1 year to life and up to a $5,000 fine. You cannot be convicted of both distribution and possession for the same material.

Sex offenders must register after conviction

Anyone convicted of distributing or possessing child sexual abuse material must register as a sex offender in Nevada. This includes convictions for computer‑ or AI‑made images that look like minors. Registered offenders must follow all state registration and community notice rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Elaine H. Marzola

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Dalia

    Democratic • House

  • Ken Gray

    Republican • House

  • Melissa R.. Hardy

    Republican • House

  • Steve Yeager

    Democratic • House

  • Fabian Doñate

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Pazina

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marilyn Dondero Loop

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole J. Cannizzaro

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rochelle T. Nguyen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 55 • No: 4

House vote • 5/31/2025

Final Passage - Assembly (1st Reprint)

Yes: 35 • No: 4

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Final Passage - Senate (1st Reprint)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Bill Text

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