Bill > SB80

This bill expands the authority of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in several key areas related to motor vehicle investigations and emissions control. It allows DMV employees whose primary responsibility is investigating motor vehicle theft to inspect vehicle identification numbers, titles, and registrations in the same manner as Department of Public Safety employees and local law enforcement. The bill also authorizes DMV personnel with peace officer powers to apply for court orders involving pen registers or trap and trace devices (electronic surveillance tools), which previously was limited to other law enforcement entities. Additionally, the bill introduces new prohibitions regarding emissions control devices, making it illegal to tamper with, remove, or possess electronic devices capable of tampering with a vehicle's emissions control systems. Specifically, the bill creates a misdemeanor offense for such actions, with an exception that allows engine exchanges if the replacement engine's emissions control device remains operational. These changes aim to enhance vehicle theft investigations, improve electronic surveillance procedures for law enforcement, and protect the integrity of vehicle emissions systems by preventing unauthorized modifications.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Growth and Infrastructure (Senate)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11893/Overview