Bill > AB460

This bill revises provisions related to child welfare by establishing a new process for parents or guardians to nominate a guardian for a minor. The bill creates a standardized form that parents can use to request a guardian for their child, which must be signed by the parent, witnessed by two impartial adults, and notarized. The nominated guardian must still obtain court appointment before exercising guardianship powers. The bill also removes the Secretary of State's ability to charge fees for registering documents in the Nevada Lockbox (an electronic registry) and expands access to the Lockbox for courts, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies seeking guardian information. Additionally, the bill creates a new presumption that temporary guardianship is in the best interest of a minor during periods when parents are separated from the child due to federal immigration orders. The legislation aims to provide a clearer, more accessible process for parents to plan for their children's potential guardianship and ensure the best interests of minors are protected in various challenging circumstances.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12699/Overview