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This bill revises Nevada law to prohibit the possession of firearms in or within 100 feet of an election site under specific circumstances. The legislation defines an "election site" as a polling place, central counting place, or location with a ballot box or ballot drop box. With some exceptions, individuals are generally forbidden from bringing firearms into these areas. Exceptions include law enforcement officers performing official duties, off-duty officers with concealed firearms, private security personnel hired by the facility, and individuals who possess firearms in vehicles without brandishing them. The bill establishes different penalties depending on the intent: a gross misdemeanor for simple firearm possession near an election site, and a category D felony if the person intends to disrupt, interfere with, or monitor voting. The bill also requires election officials to post signs at least 17 inches by 11 inches in size, notifying people about the firearm prohibition. An affirmative defense is provided for individuals lawfully traveling through the restricted area to access or depart from private property, provided they do not intimidate voters or interfere with the election. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes technical amendments to existing firearm-related statutes to incorporate the new provisions.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12000/Overview