Accessory dwelling units (AB 396): Certain Nevada cities and counties must allow accessory dwelling units—commonly “granny flats”—under the new statewide housing provisions.

Heat mitigation in growth plans (AB 96): Cities and counties with more than 100,000 residents must incorporate heat-mitigation efforts into their master plans.

Out-of-state teacher hiring (AB 49): School districts and charter schools may hire a teacher licensed and in good standing in another state for up to one year.

School attendance choice (AB 533): Students may attend a public school outside their assigned attendance zone when the receiving school has space at that grade level.rgj

Cell-phone rules in schools (SB 444): Nevada updated its school cellphone-restriction requirements.

Judicial language (AB 344): Nevada law replaces the term “master” with “judicial officer.”

Behavioral-health services (AB 60): Major portions of revisions to behavioral-health services became effective July 1, 2026.

Meat and poultry inspection (AB 251): The substantive provisions of the state’s revised meat and poultry inspection law took effect July 1, 2026.