Bill > AB400

This bill modifies existing Nevada law regarding employment requirements for law enforcement officers, specifically concerning cannabis use disclosures. Currently, law enforcement agencies are prohibited from requiring peace officer applicants to disclose past cannabis use before their application. The new bill allows law enforcement agencies to require applicants for positions involving firearm authorization to provide an oral or written attestation about their cannabis use within the 12 months immediately preceding their job application. This means that for roles where carrying a firearm is part of the job, potential officers can be asked to disclose recent cannabis use as a condition of employment. The bill defines "use of cannabis" to include both adult recreational and medical cannabis use. The legislation maintains existing protections that prevent agencies from requiring broader financial disclosures or cannabis use information from before the application period, while providing agencies more flexibility in screening applicants for positions that involve firearms. This change aims to give law enforcement agencies additional screening tools for positions with significant responsibilities while preserving some privacy protections for job applicants.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12566/Overview