Technology remains an important topic here in Nevada, and looks certain to remain on the policy agenda ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Recently, the Nevada Association of Counties hosted their annual conference in Carson City, where we were invited to moderate a panel on Artificial Intelligence; the Nevada League of Cities hosted their annual conference in Lake Tahoe, where our client Palo Alto Networks was invited to present on cybersecurity opportunities in our state; and the Interim Finance Committee of the Legislature met to approve a new business licensing system for the Office of the Secretary of State. And these topics are already being referenced in Bill Draft Requests that may be considered during the next legislative session. Although we don’t have details on what the proposed legislation will entail, there are currently six BDRs dealing with AI posted on the legislative website:
- BDR 138, proposed by Assemblyman Gurr, revises provisions relating to artificial intelligence.
- BDR 143, proposed by Senator Nguyen, revises provisions relating to artificial intelligence.
- BDR 15-195, proposed by Assemblywoman Hardy, revises provisions governing crimes and the use of artificial intelligence.
- BDR 393, proposed by the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs, revises provisions relating to artificial intelligence.
- BDR 420, proposed by the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Revenue, establishes a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence by the Department of Taxation.
- BDR 24-487, proposed by the Office of the Secretary of State, enacts provisions relating to the use of artificial intelligence in elections.
With respect to cybersecurity, the legislature website shows one bill draft request currently posted:
- BDR 395, proposed by the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs, revises provisions relating to the Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination of the Department of Public Safety.
While the legislature is rapidly approaching, there is still a significant amount of time for policy development. The November election will also have a significant effect on how the policy agenda developed as well. Whatever happens in November, our guess is that both of these lists will grow in the months ahead.