Bill > SB155

This bill revises provisions governing peace officers in Nevada by creating an exception to existing employment restrictions. Starting January 1, 2026, the bill will allow individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States and have previously been employed as peace officers in another state to be hired as peace officers in Nevada, provided they meet all other applicable requirements. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission from adopting regulations that require United States citizenship for appointing peace officers, as long as the candidates are legally authorized to work in the U.S., have prior out-of-state peace officer experience, and satisfy all other employment standards. The bill also automatically voids any existing regulations that conflict with these new provisions. This change aims to expand the pool of potential law enforcement candidates while maintaining rigorous professional standards, potentially addressing workforce shortages and allowing experienced out-of-state officers to more easily transition to work in Nevada. The bill uses the term "peace officer" as defined in Nevada Revised Statutes, which typically includes various law enforcement professionals such as sheriff's deputies, police officers, and other commissioned law enforcement personnel.