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AB 148

Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-770)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Hafen and 1 co-sponsor

AB 148 requires sample ballots go out before mail ballots and expands large-type options, giving voters more time to review choices before voting.

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 231.
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Bill Summary · AB 148

AB 148 — Summary (Revises provisions relating to elections; BDR 24‑770)

Status: Approved by the Governor (Chapter 231). Introduced: January 2025.

Main purpose

AB 148 changes the timing and sequencing of mail‑ballot and sample‑ballot distribution in Nevada to ensure voters receive informational sample ballots before they receive actual mail ballots. The goal is to give voters time to review choices and polling‑place information before marking or returning their ballots.

Key provisions

  • Mail‑ballot distribution window for in‑state active registered voters:
    • Replaces the old deadline of “not later than 20 days before the election” with a fixed window: mail ballots must be distributed on or after the fifth Monday before the election but not later than the fourth Monday before the election (i.e., the statute establishes a defined 35–28 days before‑election window).
    • County/city clerks may allow a voter to request that their mail ballot be sent earlier than that window.
  • Sample ballots:
    • County and city clerks must distribute sample ballots to registered voters before the applicable deadline for distributing the mail ballot (i.e., sample ballots must arrive prior to the mail ballots).
    • Clerks may establish electronic distribution systems for sample ballots (e.g., email or website access) for voters who opt in.
    • If a polling place location has changed, clerks must mail notice of the change no sooner than 10 days before distributing sample ballots, or include a bold “location changed” notice on the sample ballot.
    • Accessibility: sample ballots must be prepared in at least 12‑point type generally; voters requesting large‑type sample ballots must receive them in at least 14‑point type, and future sample ballots to that voter must be in large type. County clerks must make other reasonable accommodations for elderly or disabled voters.
  • Other conforming changes:
    • Maintains existing deadlines for out‑of‑state and military/overseas ballots (e.g., 40 days for many out‑of‑state voters; special‑election rules retained).
    • Retains voter option to opt out of receiving mail ballots (written notice required 60 days before the election).

Who is affected

  • Voters (especially those who vote by mail): will receive sample ballots earlier relative to actual mail ballots, improving time to research and prepare.
  • County and city clerks / local election offices: will need to adjust production and mailing schedules and may incur additional costs to meet the new timing and notice requirements.
  • Voters with disabilities / elderly voters: receive strengthened large‑type and accommodation protections.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal effect: bill notes a potential fiscal impact on local governments and an effect on the State.
  • Legislative process: AB 148 underwent multiple amendments and reprints (including Senate Amendments Nos. 683 and 747 and Assembly amendments) and was enacted as Chapter 231 after successful passage in both houses and the Governor’s approval (June 3, 2025).
  • Effective operation: clerks may provide ballots earlier on voter request; many existing provisions for overseas/military voters and special elections remain unchanged.

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

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