Signed by Governor Joseph Lombardo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the number of children that can be assigned to child welfare caseworkers in Nevada.

Highlights:

• Prohibits child welfare caseworkers from being assigned more than 30 children (Sec. 1).

• Exempts caseworkers from this limit in the following scenarios (Sec. 1):

• When exceeding the limit will allow siblings to be managed by the same caseworker; and

• When the agency allows children to be assigned to a caseworker for no more than 30 days under emergency circumstances.

• Prohibits the 30 day limit from applying to children who are the subject of an investigation to determine whether they are in need of protection (Sec. 1).

• Defines “permanency services” as efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of child under the custody of the agency and as a term that includes (Sec. 1):

• Assessing and responding to the child’s medical, mental health, developmental, and educational needs;

• Conducting an assessment of the functioning and safety of the child’s family; and

• Working towards permanent placement for the child.

• Specifies that Sections 1 and 2 become effective immediately for the purpose of adopting any preparatory regulations or other administrative actions and on July 1, 2026 for all other purposes (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the number of children that can be assigned to child welfare caseworkers in Nevada.

Highlights:

• Prohibits child welfare caseworkers from being assigned more than 30 children (Sec. 1).

• Exempts caseworkers from this limit in the following scenarios (Sec. 1):

• When exceeding the limit will allow siblings to be managed by the same caseworker; and

• When the agency allows children to be assigned to a caseworker for no more than 30 days under emergency circumstances.

• Prohibits the 30 day limit from applying to children who are the subject of an investigation to determine whether they are in need of protection (Sec. 1).

• Defines “permanency services” as efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of child under the custody of the agency and as a term that includes (Sec. 1):

• Assessing and responding to the child’s medical, mental health, developmental, and educational needs;

• Conducting an assessment of the functioning and safety of the child’s family; and

• Working towards permanent placement for the child.

• Specifies that Sections 1 and 2 become effective immediately for the purpose of adopting any preparatory regulations or other administrative actions and on July 1, 2026 for all other purposes (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text