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NevadaSB34683rd Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to guardianship; making various changes relating to guardianship; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Alexis M. Hansen (Republican), LisaMinority Whip Krasner (Republican), MelanieChief Majority Whip Scheible (Democratic), Michelee "Shelly" Cruz-Crawford (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BDR 13-217
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Guardianship cases must consider other options
The law defines less restrictive options, like durable powers of attorney and supported decision-making, and requires courts and filers to consider them. A guardianship petition must say if the person already has a health or financial power of attorney or named a guardian, and confirm they got info about other options. A licensed physician must assess the person’s limits, how they affect safety and basic needs, and whether alternatives would work. Guardians’ reports must explain why alternatives are not used. People proposed for or under guardianship have a right to be taught about these options. The law uses the standard Nevada meaning of power of attorney.
ID now required in guardianship petitions
Guardianship petitions must include ID for the proposed protected person and the proposed guardian. Accepted ID includes a Social Security number, taxpayer ID, driver’s license or state ID, passport, permanent resident card, or tribal ID. If not filed at first, it must be given to the court within 120 days after a guardian is appointed or sooner if ordered. The court keeps these identifiers confidential.
New rules to change or move guardianship
To end or change a guardianship, the filer must prove it by clear and convincing evidence. They must show it is in the person’s best interests or that the person now uses a less restrictive option. To transfer a case to Nevada, the petition must show the person is in Nevada or will move here and that less restrictive options were considered, with reasons they are not reasonable. Nevada can deny a transfer if those alternatives were not considered.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Alexis M. Hansen
Republican • House
LisaMinority Whip Krasner
Republican • Senate
MelanieChief Majority Whip Scheible
Democratic • Senate
Michelee "Shelly" Cruz-Crawford
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
James Ohrenschall
Democratic • Senate
JeffAssistant Minority Leader Stone
Republican • Senate
John C. Steinbeck
Republican • Senate
Julie Pazina
Democratic • Senate
MarilynPresident pro Tempore Dondero Loop
Democratic • Senate
Rochelle T. Nguyen
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (2nd Reprint)
Yes: 42 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
Final Passage - Senate (1st Reprint)
Yes: 21 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter 296.
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
6/5/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/29/2025legislatureAssembly Amendment No. 654 concurred in. To enrollment.
5/27/2025SenateIn Senate.
5/22/2025SenateRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
5/22/2025HouseFrom printer. To reengrossment. Reengrossed. Second reprint.
5/22/2025HouseRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 654.) To printer.
5/20/2025HousePlaced on Second Reading File.
5/20/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
5/20/2025HouseRead first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To committee.
4/28/2025HouseIn Assembly.
4/28/2025HouseTo Assembly.
4/28/2025SenateFrom printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
4/25/2025SenateRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To printer.
4/22/2025SenateReprinting dispensed with.
4/21/2025SenateRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 144.)
4/21/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
4/21/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
4/21/2025SenateFrom printer. To committee.
3/17/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To printer.
3/13/2025Senate
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