New Nevada laws taking effect January 1, 2026
48 laws take effect January 1, 2026.
Of the 532 bills enacted since 2025, 528 have an effective date and 4 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:39 a.m. EDT.
Healthcare (32)
AB161 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes revisions relating to hospice care.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 19).
Sections 1 to 19: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB163 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Enters into the Counseling Compact.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB169 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to health insurance.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 17).
Sections 1 to 17: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB176 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to contraception and family planning services.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 8).
Sections 1 to 8: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB177 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes various changes relating to audiology, fitting and dispensing hearing aids and speech-language pathology.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 39, for all other purposes).
Sections 1 to 39, for all other purposes: January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB234 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Requires Medicaid coverage for screening for certain forms of cancer.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 and 2).
Sections 1 and 2: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB319 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes revisions relating to providers of health care.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 70, 71, 72, 75, 76 and 79 to 84).
Sections 1 to 70, 71, 72, 75, 76 and 79 to 84: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB326 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to the designation of hospitals as centers for the treatment of trauma.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1, 2, 4 and 5 (all other purposes)).
Sections 1, 2, 4 and 5 (all other purposes): On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB343 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes revisions relating to health care.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 27, for all other purposes).
Sections 1 to 27, for all other purposes: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB36 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to Medicaid.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 and 2).
Sections 1 and 2: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB360 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 4, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 4, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB448 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to insurance for vision care.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB463 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to prior authorization.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 56, 58 and 59).
Sections 1 to 56, 58 and 59: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB467 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to forensic mental health.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 19, inclusive, and 21).
Sections 1 to 19, inclusive, and 21: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB483 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Provides for priority review of certain applications for licensure to practice health professions.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 6, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 6, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB484 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to the collection of data concerning providers of health care.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB511 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to insurance.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB52 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to the payment of claims under policies of health insurance.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB544 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to certain licenses issued by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB56 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to the licensing of certain providers of health care.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 21).
Sections 1 to 21: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB137 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Requires the establishment of a program relating to medical emergencies.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB138 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes revisions governing health care for pregnant women and newborn children.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 2.6).
Sections 1 to 2.6: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB165 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Establishes provisions relating to behavioral health.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 37, 38 to 63, 66, 74 to 77, and 81).
Sections 1 to 37, 38 to 63, 66, 74 to 77, and 81: (b) On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB189 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Provides for the licensure and regulation of genetic counselors.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 5.6, 6 to 17, 19 to 60, and 61).
Sections 1 to 5.6, 6 to 17, 19 to 60, and 61: (b) On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB207 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Requires the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 7, inclusive, and 8).
Sections 1 to 7, inclusive, and 8: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB24 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Provides for the certification and regulation of emergency medical responders.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 29, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 29, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB246 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to health insurance coverage for gynecological or obstetrical services.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 9.5, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 9.5, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB251 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 28, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 28, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB257 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to autism.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 11).
Sections 1 to 11: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB344 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Requires certain health insurance to cover certain screenings for certain genetic disorders.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 16, inclusive, and 17).
Sections 1 to 16, inclusive, and 17: (b) On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB348 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes revisions relating to laboratory testing.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 2, 4 to 63, 67 and 68 (all other purposes)).
Sections 2, 4 to 63, 67 and 68 (all other purposes): On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB387 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to the prevention and early detection of lung cancer.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 12, 14, 15 and 16 (all other purposes)).
Sections 1 to 12, 14, 15 and 16 (all other purposes): On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Finance (4)
AB198 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Establishes provisions relating to certain inflatable devices.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.AB376 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to insurance.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 25.3 and 26).
Sections 1 to 25.3 and 26: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB44 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to financial services.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 47).
Sections 1 to 47: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB76 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to securities.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 12, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 12, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Government (4)
AB72 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to notaries public and document preparation services.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 2, 4, 5.3 to 10, inclusive, and 12 (all other purposes)).
Sections 2, 4, 5.3 to 10, inclusive, and 12 (all other purposes): (b) On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB191 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to court reporters and court reporting firms.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 17.5).
Sections 1 to 17.5: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB284 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to child welfare.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1, 2, 3 and 6).
Sections 1, 2, 3 and 6: Sections 1, 2, 3 and 6 of this act become effective on January 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB39 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to emergency management.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 11).
Sections 1 to 11: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Elections (2)
AB367 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Makes various changes related to language access in elections.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 40).
Sections 1 to 40: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB73 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Establishes requirements for certain communications relating to an election.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
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Wages (2)
AB502 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to public works.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 10, inclusive).
Sections 1 to 10, inclusive: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB260 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions relating to air quality.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Affordability (1)
AB116 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to food delivery service platform providers.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
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Crime (1)
AB4 (SS36) · 2025 36th Special SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to public safety.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
.Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Education (1)
SB322 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Revises provisions relating to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Effective January 1, 2026.
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Taxes (1)
AB471 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
Revises provisions governing remote sales of certain tobacco products.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 20, inclusive (all other purposes)).
Sections 1 to 20, inclusive (all other purposes): On January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Enacted, but not yet dated (4)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect January 1, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- AB333ContingentRevises provisions relating to governmental administration.The agreement between the Administrator of the Division of State Lands and Washoe County required by section 11 takes effect
- AB518ContingentRevises provisions relating to the interstate placement of children.35th state ratifies and enters into the revised Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
- SB389ContingentRevises provisions relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under Medicaid and certain other health plans.Effective date of the initial contract between the Department of Health and Human Services and the state pharmacy benefit manager (must be on or before January 1, 2030)
- SB416ContingentRevises provisions relating to the statewide sobriety and drug monitoring program.Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the amendatory provisions of this act