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This bill requires regional transportation commissions in counties with populations of 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties) to implement specific safety measures to protect transit operators. These measures include installing and maintaining infrastructure and technology designed to mitigate safety risks, such as physical barriers to prevent unauthorized entry into the operator's workstation and panic buttons for emergencies. The bill also mandates the installation of signage that informs the public about criminal penalties for assaults and batteries against transit operators, specifically referencing existing Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) that outline these criminal offenses. A "transit operator" is defined as a person holding a commercial driver's license who operates a bus or other vehicle as part of a public mass transportation system. The bill aims to enhance the safety and security of public transportation workers by providing both physical protections and public awareness of legal consequences for violent actions against them. Additionally, the bill provides that any additional local government expenses related to implementing these provisions will be exempt from certain standard accounting requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12470/Overview