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NV AB3

Revises provisions relating to alternative dispute resolution. (BDR 3-472)


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
04/28/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to civil actions; revising provisions relating to alternate dispute resolution for certain civil actions; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill revises provisions related to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Nevada, primarily focusing on arbitration and short trials. The legislation increases the monetary threshold for mandatory nonbinding arbitration from $50,000 to $100,000 per plaintiff, meaning more civil actions will now be eligible for this dispute resolution method. The bill modifies Supreme Court rules for arbitration by removing existing hourly rate limitations for arbitrators and instead establishing maximum compensation guidelines. Arbitrators will now be authorized to award attorney's fees up to $15,000 and other costs and interest according to specific statutes or court rules. The bill also expands the types of cases excluded from mandatory arbitration, adding actions involving bad faith insurance claims, sexual assault or battery, and product liability. Additionally, for short trials (expedited trials with limited discovery and smaller juries), the bill allows short trial judges to award attorney's fees up to $15,000. These changes aim to provide more flexible and efficient methods for resolving civil disputes, with the amendments set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving courts and legal professionals time to prepare for the new procedures.

Committee Categories

Justice

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Other Sponsors (1)

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Last Action

Chapter 215. (on 06/03/2025)

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