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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to gaming; retaining the jurisdiction of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission under certain circumstances; requiring the Commission to adopt regulations governing such jurisdiction and the surrender or attempted surrender of a license, registration, finding of suitability or preliminary finding of suitability; revising the definition of “hearing examiner”; revising certain provisions governing investigative hearings and judicial review related to the licensing and control of gaming; authorizing the Board and Commission to require a finding of suitability or the licensing of any person who conducts a tournament or contest on behalf of or in conjunction with a gaming licensee; revising provisions governing the voluntary surrender of a gaming license; revising the fines for certain violations relating to the licensing and control of gaming; revising provisions governing the judicial review of certain decisions by the Board and the Commission; revising provisions relating to the resolution of certain claims by patrons regarding gaming debts; repealing provisions governing the registration or licensing of persons conducting certain tournaments or contests in association with a gaming licensee; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
AI Summary
This bill revises several provisions governing gaming regulation in Nevada, introducing changes to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission's oversight and enforcement powers. The bill retains the Board and Commission's jurisdiction over licensed entities even after they are no longer actively operating, and specifies that surrendering a license is not effective until accepted by the Board. It expands the Board and Commission's authority to require findings of suitability or licensing for individuals conducting tournaments or contests with gaming licensees. The bill increases potential fines for violations, raising the maximum penalty from $250,000 to $500,000 for initial complaints and from $250,000 to $1,000,000 for subsequent complaints. Additionally, the legislation modifies procedures for judicial review of Board and Commission decisions, requiring the transmission of review records to courts and allowing dismissal of petitions if prescribed costs and fees are not paid. The bill also raises the threshold for resolving patron gaming debt claims from $500 to $1,000 and allows a hearing examiner designated by the Board Chair to resolve such claims. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and stronger regulatory oversight in Nevada's gaming industry.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor. Chapter 78. (Effective July 1, 2025) (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11823/Overview |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB46_EN.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB46_R1.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 14 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/Amendments/A_SB46_14.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB46.pdf |
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