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SB 371

Revises provisions relating to crimes. (BDR 15-908)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Doñate and 1 co-sponsor

Nevada SB 371 revises criminal law provisions and became law in May 2025, but specific amendments remain unclear from available summaries.

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 204.
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Bill Summary · SB 371

Legislative bill overview

SB 371 revises Nevada's criminal law provisions, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill successfully passed through both chambers of the Nevada legislature and was signed into law by the Governor on May 31, 2025, becoming Chapter 204.

Why is this important

Criminal code revisions can affect sentencing guidelines, penalties, definitions of offenses, or procedural protections—matters that directly impact the justice system's operation and individuals' legal rights. As an enacted law, SB 371 now shapes how Nevada prosecutes and adjudicates criminal cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available summary: The bill digest (BDR 15-908) does not specify which criminal provisions were revised, making it impossible to identify controversial elements without accessing full legislative text
  • Narrow passage in Assembly: The 35-7 vote suggests some legislative opposition, though the specific concerns of the 7 dissenting votes are not documented
  • Criminal code complexity: Any revisions to crime definitions or penalties warrant scrutiny regarding unintended consequences for defendants, prosecutors, and victims

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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