SB 67
Revises provisions relating to certain actions and proceedings. (BDR 3-447)
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies Nevada law regarding legal representation for state and local government officials facing civil lawsuits. It changes the process for requesting defense, requiring a written request within 15 days of service of a lawsuit or a court order establishing alternative service. The bill also eliminates a provision allowing defendants to hire their own counsel after requesting defense, and instead authorizes defendants who haven’t requested defense to do so. Furthermore, it revises special verdict requirements in certain cases, removes language related to attorney representation after a defense request, and updates provisions regarding indemnification of government officials, allowing the state to indemnify against exemplary or punitive damages in specific circumstances.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Judiciary
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.