Nevada task force reviews wellness policies for public safety workers

Nevada law provides for a nine-member Purple Ribbon Task Force on Firefighter and Peace Officer Wellness. The Senate Majority Leader appoints two members, the Senate Minority Leader one, the Governor three, the Assembly Speaker two, and the Assembly Minority Leader one. Where practicable, the task force must include representatives from local government, worker organizations, behavioral health, and state law enforcement. The members had to be appointed by October 1, 2025. The law took effect July 1, 2025, and expires June 30, 2027.

The task force reviews state wellness policies, recommends wellness programs for public safety agencies, and reports its work and recommendations. The review covers policies concerning the mental and physical health of firefighters, peace officers, and other law enforcement personnel. Recommendations are for state and local law enforcement agencies and fire departments. The written report is for transmittal to the Senate and Assembly Government Affairs committees for the 84th legislative session. The law expires June 30, 2027.

State and local government officers and employees who serve on the task force must be released from regular work to carry out its duties, without losing regular pay. This applies to task force members who are officers or employees of the State or a local government. They cannot be required to make up the missed time or use vacation or compensatory time. Task force members serve without compensation.